India marks 84th anniversary of Quit India Movement
Indian leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, paid tribute to freedom fighters on the 84th anniversary of the Quit India Movement, also known as August Kranti. The movement was launched on August 9, 1942, under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress, following the failure of the Cripps Mission and growing dissatisfaction with British rule during World War II.
Prime Minister Modi noted that the movement's "clarion call" infused new energy into the freedom struggle and reflected the people's unwavering determination to end colonial rule. Other officials, including External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, and various state leaders, joined in honoring the courage and sacrifices of the countless men and women who participated in the mass protest.
The 1942 movement is historically significant for its widespread participation across all sectors of society—including students, farmers, and workers—and for its "Do or Die" (Karo Ya Maro) slogan, which signaled a final, decisive struggle for complete independence.
Entities: Amit Shah · India · Indian National Congress · Mahatma Gandhi · Narendra Modi · Quit India Movement · Quit India Movement · S. Jaishankar · Shashi Tharoor
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Quit India Movement infused new energy into India's freedom struggle. (Narendra Modi)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Prominent leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi, were arrested within 24 hours of his speech. (Roji M John)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Quit India Movement united countrymen and instilled the resolve of 'Do or Die'. (Amit Shah)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The movement reflected the people's unwavering determination to break free from colonial rule. (Narendra Modi)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Quit India Movement was launched on August 9, 1942. (Historical fact)