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What was Quit India Movement

Quit India Movement

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What was Quit India Movement

Quit India Movement
 
Quit India Movement or ‘Bharat Chodo Andolan’, also known as August Kranti Movement, was a call given by Mahatma Gandhi at the Bombay session of All India Congress Committee on August 8, 1942, for an end to the British rule in India.
 
What led to the movement?
 
Britain was in the midst of World War II and pressure was mounting on them to decide India’s future status with the Japanese approaching India’s border. Leaders of the Congress were waiting to grab this opportunity to put pressure on the British government to agree to their demand. Soon, the Cripps Mission was
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August Kranti Day 2024: All you need to know about 'Quit India Movement'

On this day in 1942, the historic Quit India Movement was launched under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. Also known as the Bharat Chhodo Andolan, the movement was launched against the British rule

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Updated On : 08 Aug 2024 | 11:30 AM IST

Detained on my way to commemorate Quit India Day: Mahatma Gandhi's grandson

Tushar Gandhi, the great grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Wednesday claimed that police detained him as he left home to commemorate Quit India Day at Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan.

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Updated On : 09 Aug 2023 | 1:49 PM IST

Bharat asking corruption, dynasty, appeasement to 'Quit India': PM Modi

He also highlighted various steps taken by his government since 2014 for weavers and the handloom sector

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Updated On : 07 Aug 2023 | 6:05 PM IST

President Kovind honours 202 freedom fighters on Quit India Day anniversary

President Ram Nath Kovind honoured 202 freedom fighters across the country on Sunday on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of Quit India Day, a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said.

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Updated On : 09 Aug 2020 | 8:24 PM IST

Tributes paid, events organised to mark Quit India movement anniversary

Floral tributes were paid to freedom fighters and those who laid down their lives in the struggle for India's Independence

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Updated On : 09 Aug 2020 | 6:40 PM IST

CAIT launches 'China Quit India' campaign to boycott Chinese goods

The Confederation of all India Traders (CAIT) on Sunday launched a campaign 'China Quit India' to boycott Chinese goods, while its members held protests across 600 places across the country.

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Updated On : 09 Aug 2020 | 5:26 PM IST

On Quit India anniversary, Venkaiah Naidu calls for 'Knit India'

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday called for an intensified campaign for Knit India to enable a strong and emotionally integrated nation.

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Updated On : 09 Aug 2020 | 4:16 PM IST

Fight against injustice: Rahul on 78th anniversary of Quit India Movement

The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi at the Bombay session of the All-India Congress Committee on August 8, 1942, demanding an end to the British rule in India

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Updated On : 08 Aug 2020 | 5:10 PM IST

What Mahatma did in 1942, we must do now to build corrupt-free India: Modi

Narendra Modi called for an India devoid of corruption and poverty by 2022

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Updated On : 09 Aug 2017 | 4:44 PM IST

Quit India Movement anniversary: Let's make a New India by 2022, says Modi

Let us pledge to free India from poverty, dirt, corruption, terrorism, casteism, communalism: Modi

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Updated On : 09 Aug 2017 | 11:48 AM IST

75th anniversary of Quit India Movement: Parl to hold special session today

The Parliament will suspend the Question Hour and Zero Hour to make way for this special session

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Updated On : 09 Aug 2017 | 11:02 AM IST

Martyrs remembered on 'Quit India' anniversary

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Union minister Venkaiah Naidu were among those present at the main event held at August Kranti Maidan

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Updated On : 09 Aug 2016 | 3:07 PM IST