The Congress is tottering to its fall and one of my great ambitions while in India, is to assist it to a peaceful demise. This statement is attributed to

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Q: 96 (IAS/1998)
“The Congress is tottering to its fall and one of my great ambitions while in India, is to assist it to a peaceful demise.” This statement is attributed to

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IAS

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The statement, "The Congress is tottering to its fall and one of my great ambitions while in India, is to assist it to a peaceful demise," is attributed to Lord Curzon. Lord Curzon served as the Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905 and was known for his conservative policies and opposition to the Indian National Congress. This statement reflects his perspective on the Congress party and his desire to weaken its influence in India.