Mon Dec 16 16:48:24 UTC 2024: **Belagavi Marks Centenary of Historic 1924 Gandhi Congress Session**

BELAGAVI, INDIA (December 17, 2024) – Belagavi is commemorating the centenary of the 1924 Belgaum Congress Session, a pivotal moment in India’s freedom struggle. The city is adorned with celebratory light decorations.

A special discussion in the Legislative Council highlighted Mahatma Gandhi’s role in the session and its significance in transforming the Indian National Congress into a mass movement. Council members lauded Gandhi’s leadership and his non-violent approach to fighting British rule.

B.K. Hariprasad detailed the historical context of the convention, tracing Gandhi’s journey from his South African activism to his leadership in India. Other speakers, including C.T. Ravi (BJP), provided insights into the logistical aspects of the event, the resolutions passed, and the social issues addressed. However, comments by some members regarding Savarkar, Ambedkar, and Gandhi sparked heated debates within the Council.

Suggestions for commemorating the centenary included establishing a residential institution and a women’s university in Mahatma Gandhi’s name. The event underscored the enduring legacy of the 1924 Belgaum Congress Session and Gandhi’s influence on India’s independence movement.

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