New Delhi, India, August 9 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday paid tribute to freedom fighters on the anniversary of the Quit India Movement, which was launched on August 9, 1942, against British colonial rule.
In a post on X, he recalled the enduring legacy of the freedom fighters and said, “Salute the sacrifice and determination of our freedom fighters on the anniversary of the Quit India Movement. Their contribution to India’s freedom remains an enduring legacy. Jai Hind.”
The Quit India Movement, also known as the “Bharat Chodo Andolan,” was launched by Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress on August 9, 1942, during World War II, demanding an end to British rule in India.
The movement was significant because it demonstrated to the British that it would not be possible to continue governing India and forced them to consider ways to withdraw from the country.
The movement was accompanied by mass protests along nonviolent lines, with Gandhi calling for “an orderly British withdrawal from India.” Through his speeches, Gandhi inspired people by proclaiming that “every Indian who desires freedom and strives for it must be his own guide.”
On August 9, 1942, Gandhi gave Indians the clarion call of “Do or Die” to drive the British out of the country.
The movement began at Gowalia Tank in Mumbai, and the day is observed as August Kranti Day every year.
Several freedom fighters faced repression and imprisonment during the movement. India ultimately achieved independence in 1947.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and the people who participated in the Quit India Movement.
In an X post, Modi noted that the movement “infused new energy into our freedom struggle.”
“Remembering all those who participated in the historic Quit India Movement. Their courage will always remain an inspiration for every Indian. Inspired by the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi Ji, the clarion call of Quit India infused new energy into our freedom struggle and reflected the unwavering determination of our people to break free from colonial rule,” the social media post read. (ANI)
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