Important leaders of Moderate Congress

Dadabhai Naoroji

Dadabhai Naoroji (1825-1917): aslo known as 'Grand old man of India. He became member of Bombay  Corporation in 1885 and president of Indian National Congress in 1886.He became member of British parliament in 1892. He became president of Indian National Congress thrice.

Pherozshah Mehta

Pherozshah Shah Mehta (1845-1915): was a renowned lawyer. In 1872, became member of Bombay corporation. In 1886, became member of legislative assembly. In 1890, became president of Indian National Congress. He regarded British government as symbol of progress and divine gift to India

Surendra Nath Bannerjee

Surendra Nath Bannerjee (1848-1925): founded Indian Association in 1876 at  Calcutta. He edited a magazine named 'Bengali'. He launched ICS movement. He did not supported 'Non Co operation Movement' by Mahatama Gandhi in 1921 and for that he was awarded the title of 'Sir' (Knighthood) by British government. In 1923, he was defeated by Vidhan Chandra Rai in the legislative election. He is regarded  as the ' Father of Nationalism. 

Gopal Krishna Gokhale

Gopal Krishna Gokhale (1866-1915):  In 1900, he was elected for central legislative assembly. In 1905, elected president of Indian National Congress. He founded 'The Servant of Indian Society' in 1905. He supported Swadeshi movement but opposed Boycott movement. Gokhale was the political mentor of Mahatama Gandhi.

A. O. Hume: was from Scotland. He was the main person behind the formation of Congress. He was the General secretary  of congress for 22 years, since its foundation. He edited a magazine 'The People's Friend'.