Which day was observed as 'Swaraj Day' in Indian history?

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The correct answer is Sun Jan 26 1930 00:00:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time)

Key Points

Sun Jan 26 1930 was observed as 'Swaraj Day' in Indian history.
This day was chosen by the Indian National Congress to declare "Purna Swaraj" or complete self-rule as the goal for India.
The declaration was made during the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress in December 1929, under the presidency of Jawaharlal Nehru.
It marked a significant moment in India's struggle for independence from British rule.
The resolution emphasized the need for complete independence rather than dominion status within the British Empire.

Additional Information

The Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress was held from December 29 to December 31, 1929.
The resolution for "Purna Swaraj" was passed on December 31, 1929, and January 26, 1930, was chosen as the day to celebrate India's independence.
The date January 26 later became significant in Indian history as the day when the Constitution of India came into effect in 1950, marking the country's transition to a republic.
The struggle for independence continued for 17 more years after the declaration of 'Swaraj Day' until India finally gained independence on August 15, 1947.