The reactionary policies of Lord Lytton and the liberal policies of his successor Lord Rippon acted as catalyst in the formation of the Indian National Congress. Discuss.

Lord Lytton appeared provided a contrasting character of British imperialism and played a crucial role in the formation of national congress in 1885. * contribution of Lytton * The Vernacular Press Act 1878 passed by Lytton gagged the Indian press. Press, at that time was the more communication media which connected the intelligentsia with the peasantry and local population.

The organisation of Delhi Darbar in 1877 and proclamation of Queen of Emperor of India to bolstered the economic drain theory and highlighted the wasteful expenditure, done. The expansion of several subjects also filled discontent in 'popu'. * Rippon's contribution * 1. Repealing of VPA 1878 2. Passing Rippon's resolution of 1882 and Indian Factories Act 1891 3. Financial decentralisation & elects majority in local government. These politics of Rippon stimulated the faith of intelligentsia in British govt. This they thought that the British centre of command

being in London is not aware of aspirations of people. Thus, we bore A 0 Human formed Indian National Congress to put out Indian aspiration in the policy making. Combating nature of the ulleristic victories thus aided it. And perhaps that's why moderates believed in PROVIDENTIAL MISSION THEORY OF ENGLAND. It is pointed out by historians that INC was a safety valve for public discontent but our leaders used it a lightning conductor.