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Q40 (CDS-I/2008) Polity & Governance › Governance, Policies & Social Justice › Political party system Answer Verified

At which of its Session, did the Congress officially accept, the ‘socialistic pattern of society'?

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The Indian National Congress officially adopted the 'socialistic pattern of society' as its primary goal during the 60th Session held at Avadi, Madras, in January 1955 [t2][t5]. This historic resolution, often referred to as the Avadi Resolution, marked a significant shift in the party's economic policy, moving beyond the concept of a mere Welfare State to a more structured socialist framework [t6][t8]. While the Congress had discussed egalitarian ideals since the 1931 Karachi Session, the 1955 declaration was the first time it was formally codified as the party's objective [t4][t5]. This decision influenced the formulation of the Second Five-Year Plan, emphasizing national income growth and equitable distribution [t6]. The adoption of this goal created a political dilemma for the existing Socialist Party, as the Congress had now co-opted their core ideological platform [c1].

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  1. [1] http://etd.lib.jnu.ac.in/TH544.pdf
  2. [2] Politics in India since Independence, Textbook in political science for Class XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 2: Era of One-party Dominance > Communist victory in Kerala > p. 34
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