The first President of Indian National Congress
The president of the party has effectively been the party's national leader, head of the party's organisation, head of the Working Committee, the chief spokesman, and all chief Congress committees. After the party's foundation in December 1885, Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee became its first president. First holder: Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee (1885–1886) Appointer: Committee consisting of members of the Indian National Congress from the ... Constituting instrument: Constitution of the Indian National Congress Formation: 28 December 1885
