The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has remembered all those who took part in the Quit India Movement under Bapu’s leadership and strengthened our freedom struggle.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said;
“Remembering all those who took part in the Quit India Movement under Bapu’s leadership and strengthened our freedom struggle.”
“Here is picture of Mahatma Gandhi at the start of the Quit India Movement in Bombay. (Sourced from the Nehru Memorial Collection)”
“August 9 has become a burning symbol of our national revolution,” said Loknayak JP.
Inspired by Bapu, the Quit India Movement witnessed remarkable participation from people across all sections of society including greats like JP and Dr Lohia.”
Remembering all those who took part in the Quit India Movement under Bapu's leadership and strengthened our freedom struggle. pic.twitter.com/cWWB7KX57G
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 9, 2022
About Quit India Movement
On 8th August 1942, Mahatma Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement for freedom from British rule in Mumbai (then Bombay).
The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Movement, was a movement launched at the Bombay session of the All-India Congress Committee by Mahatma Gandhi on 8 August 1942, during World War II, demanding an end to British rule in India.