The Swaraj Party was formed in 1923 during India’s freedom struggle.
It emerged after differences within the Congress on participating in colonial legislatures.
The party aimed to oppose British rule from within the system.

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• Formed in 1923 after Non-Cooperation Movement slowdown

• Founded by C.R. Das and Motilal Nehru

• Also known as Congress–Khilafat Swarajya Party

• Opposed Council Entry boycott line within Congress

• Sought self-rule through legislative obstruction

• Entered provincial and central legislative councils

• Used councils to block colonial budgets, laws

• Played key role in political awakening of masses

• Eventually merged back into Indian National Congress

• Contributed to evolution of constitutional politics