The youngest President of the Indian National Congress, who held that office at the age of 35, was

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Answer

Abul Kalam Azad

Explanation

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was elected President of the Congress during the 1923 Delhi special session at the age of 35, making him the youngest person to hold the post.

Key Points

  • He served as President for 6 consecutive years (1940-1946).
  • He was the first Education Minister of independent India.
  • His birthday (Nov 11) is celebrated as National Education Day.

Additional Information

  • Rash Bihari Ghosh presided over the 1907 Surat session.
  • Subhas Chandra Bose first became President at the 1938 Haripura session.
History Indian National Congress Medium

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