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Download Solution PDFWho had presided over the inaugural session of the ‘All India Trade Union Congress’ held in 1920?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Lala Lajpat Rai.
Key Points
- All India Trade Union Congress:
- The All India Trade union Congress is the oldest trade union federation in India.
- Since its inception when unions became organised on party lines, AITUC was the primary trade union organisation in India working under the Indian National Congress.
- Since 1945, the All India Trade Union Congress has been politically associated with the Communist Party of India.
- In the aftermath of the Second World War, the AITUC played a significant role in the foundation of the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU).
- AITUC formation year and place: October 31st 1920 in Bombay
- AITUC was founded by: Lala Lajpat Rai, Joseph Baptista, N.M Joshi and Diwan Chaman Lall
- First President of AITUC: Lala Lajpat Rai
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