The first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (C) Badruddin Tyabji
Explanation:
→ Badruddin Tyabji was a leading legal luminary and political reformer in late 19th-century colonial India.
→ His presidency of the INC was a calculated, powerful message promoting national integration among all religious communities.
→ During his address, he strongly urged Muslims to join hands with other communities to demand constitutional reforms.
→ He worked tirelessly to establish a pluralistic platform that resisted British attempts to split the national movement along sectarian lines.
Information Booster:
→ He presided over the historical Madras Session of the Congress held in 1887.
→ This was the third annual session of the newly formed Indian National Congress.
→ He was also the first Indian to hold the post of barrister at the Bombay High Court.
→ Alongside Pherozeshah Mehta, he co-founded the influential Bombay Presidency Association in 1885.
→ He strongly advocated for modern education and spearheaded the setting up of the Anjuman-i-Islam in Mumbai.