The extremists wanted to extend the boycott to all over India and refuse cooperation so that the task of administration becomes impossible. The extremists were far more popular than the moderates. In 1906, the session at Calcutta was presided by Dada Bhai Naoroji. The moderates chose Dada Bhai Naoroji to preside the Congress. Dada Bhai Naoroji, the Grand Oldman of India was respected by the moderates and extremists alike.