Who among the following formed the National Liberation Federation (Liberal Party)?

The National Liberation Federation, also known as the Indian Liberal Federation, was formed in 1919 by moderate leaders who broke away from the Indian National Congress following disagreements over the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms [3]. While Surendranath Banerjee was the primary founder, the party's prominent leadership included Tej Bahadur (T. B.) Sapru, V. S. Srinivasa Sastri, and M. R. Jayakar [2]. These leaders represented the 'Liberal' faction at various constitutional forums, including the Round Table Conferences [1]. In contrast, Motilal Nehru and C. R. Das were the founders of the Swaraj Party in 1923, which sought to enter legislative councils to wreck the reforms from within, rather than the Liberal Federation [2]. Therefore, T. B. Sapru and M. R. Jayakar are the correct associates of the National Liberation Federation among the given options.

Sources

1. [3] https://rgu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MAPOLS-507.pdf
2. [2] History , class XII (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 4: Advent of Gandhi and Mass Mobilisation > 4.2 Montagu–Chelmsford Reforms > p. 44
3. [1] Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 19: Civil Disobedience Movement and Round Table Conferences > Civil Disobedience Movement the Salt Satyagraha and Other Upsurges > p. 385