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Modern Indian History UPPSC 2013 GS-I
Question

In which of the following Sessions of Indian National Congress, Mahatma Gandhi said, "Gandhi may die but Gandhism will remain forever"?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Karachi Session, 1931

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Karachi Session, 1931”.
The 45th session of Indian National Congress was held in Karachi in 1931. Which was chaired by Vllabh bhai Patel. In this session Gandhiji said that "Gandhi may die but Gandhiji will remain forever".

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