PM Modi Pays Tribute To Mahatma Gandhi, Freedom Fighters On Quit India Movement Anniversary

New Delhi, August 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Mahatma Gandhi and the participants of the Quit India Movement on its anniversary. The X post by Modi highlighted the movement's role in revitalizing the freedom struggle, inspired by Gandhi's leadership. The Quit India Movement, also called the Bharat Chodo Andolan, was launched by 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 notable as it demonstrated to the British that retaining control over India was unfeasible. The Movement was characterized by non-violent protests, with Gandhi urging every Indian who desired freedom to guide themselves. Through his speeches, Gandhi moved the masses, proclaiming that every Indian must be their own guide in their quest for freedom.

The Movement began in Gawalia Tank, Mumbai, and is commemorated as August Kranti Day. Despite facing repression and imprisonment, India achieved independence in 1947.