Question

Which of the following INC President rejected the 'August offer' by British government?
1. Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad
2. Pattabhi Sitaramayya
3. J B Kripalani
4. Subash Chandra Bose

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad

The correct answer is Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.

 

• The August offer was a proposal by the British government offering dominion status and freedom to frame a constitution based on representative nature.
• The August offer was declared on 8^th August 1940.
• It expanded the members of the Governor's General council from 8 to 12.
• It accepted that framing of a new constitution would be the responsibility of Indians.
• The August offer also aimed at bringing the congress into the ongoing world war.
• The August offer was rejected by the then INC President Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad.
• Congress refused to accept the offer and demanded immediate self-government.
• Gandhiji launched individual satyagraha due to the dissatisfaction with the August offer.

 

• Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad was the longest-serving president of INC before independence.
• J B Kripalani was the president of INC at the time of independence.
• Pattabhi Sitaramayya was the first president of INC after independence.