Dinshaw Edulji Wacha

Sir Dinshaw Edulji Wacha (2 August 1844 – 18 February 1936) was a Parsi politician from Bombay (Mumbai).

[4] Wacha lamented the lack of dedicated leaders willing to devote themselves to Congress's political goals.

He observed how many figures, among them Pherozeshah Mehta, who would have made capable leaders, eschewed total alliance with the Congress for fear of damage to their private careers.

Despite this lack of support from Indian leaders, Wacha did acknowledge the vital role that the Scotsman, Allan Hume, played in maintaining Congress in between sessions, stating, "He is the man to give us steam."

Still, Wacha expressed concern over Hume's growing influence over Congress and micromanagement of its affairs.