Back on 8th August 1942, the AICC conference approved the resolution for the Quit India movement. This is the day when the Quit India campaign was started, popularly known as Bharat Chhodo Andolan.
For this movement, Mahatma Gandhi was positioned as a Chairman of the All India Congress Committee and decided to commence the movement from the Bombay session. It was Mahatma Gandhi who coined the phrase “Do or die” at this time.
However, the movement ended in 1944. It is important to teach the young generation about this movement as it brings people together and fights against British Rule.
QUIT INDIA MOVEMENT DAY: HISTORY, SIGNIFICANCE
After seeing the failure of Cripps Mission, it was decided to adopt the resolution of the Quit India movement during the Bombay session.
Also known as Bharat Chhodo, it was the start of a non-violent mass movement for India’s independence.
During the movement slogans including “Do or Die” and “Quit India” was adopted as a way to fight against the Britishers.
Well as we all know, the match didn’t go as they thought it would. Many of Congress were surprisingly detained and imprisoned in different locations across the country. Additionally, the Congress Party got banned in the country.
The renowned movement got failed due to pressure from the British government, a lack of good leaders, leadership, a weak action plan and a shady organization. But it brought every Indian together and promoted unity in India.
Important Facts of the Quit India Movement
During the movement, many altercations with the police took place. Brtishers used every form of violence to stop movement including lathi charges, arrests and firings to name a few. By the end of the movement in 1942, around 60,000 prisoners were imprisoned.
Best Quit India Movement Day 2023 Messages, Quotes, Posters, Slogans, Banners, Images, Drawings, and Sayings To Honor Bharat Chhodo Andolan
“Do or die. We shall either free India or die in the attempt.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“In this struggle for freedom, the highest form of sacrifice is non-cooperation.” – Jawaharlal Nehru
“Our freedom is the product of the collective sacrifice of countless souls.” – Subhas Chandra Bose
“The Quit India Movement ignited the spirit of nationalism, and every Indian became a soldier in the battle for freedom.” – Sardar Patel
“We cannot wait for others to grant us freedom; we must seize it ourselves.” – Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
“The Quit India Movement was a clarion call for every Indian to unite against oppression and injustice.” – Rajendra Prasad
“The Quit India Movement was not just a political struggle; it was a moral imperative for every Indian.” – Sarojini Naidu
“Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“Our resolve to achieve freedom was unbreakable, and the Quit India Movement was a testament to that determination.” – C. Rajagopalachari
“When a nation demands its rights with a united voice, no force can deny it freedom.” – Jayaprakash Narayan
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