Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid heartfelt tribute to all freedom fighters who participated in the ‘Quit India Movement’ led by Mahatma Gandhi.
PM Modi said the courage of those involved in the movement inspired countless Indians to unite in the struggle for independence.
In a post on X, he wrote: “We remember with deep gratitude all those brave people who, under the inspiring leadership of Bapu, took part in the Quit India Movement. Their courage lit a spark of patriotism that united countless people in the quest for freedom.”
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also remembered the freedom fighters, noting that the ‘Quit India Movement’ infused new enthusiasm into the fight for independence.
“In 1942, the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, with his invaluable mantra ‘Do or Die,’ initiated the ‘Quit India Movement’ against British rule, inspiring countless Indians to take to the streets under the leadership of the Indian National Congress. They wrote an unforgettable chapter in history,” Kharge posted on X.
He added: “On August Revolution Day, we pay heartfelt tributes to all the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the nation’s independence.”
Launched by Mahatma Gandhi on August 9, 1942, during the Second World War, the Quit India Movement—also known as the “Bharat Chodo Andolan”—demanded an end to British rule. According to the Ministry of Culture, it played a crucial role in convincing the British that they could no longer govern India, compelling them to consider an exit strategy.
The movement began at Gawalia Tank in Mumbai and was marked by mass non-violent protests, with Gandhi calling for “an orderly British withdrawal from India.” His stirring “Do or Die” appeal became a rallying cry for millions.
The day is observed annually as August Kranti Day. (Agencies)
