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Who was the first Muslim President of Indian National Congress?

Who was the first Muslim President of Indian National Congress? Correct Answer Badruddin Tyabji

The correct answer is Badruddin Tyabji.

  • Badruddin Tyabji was the first Muslim President of INC and third president of INC in 1887.
  • WC Banerjee is the first president of INC in 1885.
  • Dadabhai Naroji was the second president of INC in 1886. He was also a member of Indian National Association founded by Surendranath Banerjee from Calcutta.
  • In 1888, George Yule was first foreigner to be the president of Congress. 
  • He served as Sheriff of Calcutta and as President of the Indian Chamber of Commerce.

Key Points

  • Tyabji was the first Indian to practice as a barrister of the High Court of Bombay.
  • He formed the Bombay Presidency Association in 1885 along with Pherozeshah Mehta and Kashinath Trimbak Telang.

Additional Information

  • Annie Besant was the first woman president of INC.
  • Sarojini Naidu was the first Indian woman Indian president of INC. 

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