The Indian National Congress (INC) played a significant role in the Indian Independence Movement by advocating for self-rule and independence from British colonial rule. Established in 1885, the INC was instrumental in unifying diverse groups in India and organizing protests, rallies, and other mass mobilizations against British rule. Leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel emerged from the INC and led the movement to independence. The Congress also played a crucial role in negotiating with the British government and ultimately securing Indian independence in 1947. Without the Indian National Congress, the Indian Independence Movement may not have been as successful in achieving independence from British rule.