Quit India Movement

“We shall either free India or die trying. we shall not live to see the perpetuation of our slavery.”

- Mahatma Gandhi

· 8 August,2023 Quit India Movement Complete 81 years of August kranti/QIM

Quit India Movement

· Launched on – 8 August,1942

· All India Congress Committe passed resolution- Bombay session

· Quit India Slogan coined by – Yusuf Meherally

· Gandhiji call for 'Do or Die' at Gowalia tank maidan Maharashtra.

· Aruna Asaf Ali Grand old lady known for hoisting the flag at Gawalia tank Maidan.

Causes

· Indian Involvement in WWll without prior consultation.

· Failure of Cripps Mission.

· Shortage of Essential Commodities.

· Growing Disillutionment with British rule.

· Unfulfilled Promises of Autonomy.

· Rise of Indian Nationalism.

Timeline

· 8 August, 1942 – AICC passed "Quit India" resolution

· 9 August,1942 – "Do or Die" call of Gandhiji

· 10 August, 1942 – Arrest of Gandhiji

· 11 August,1942 – Mass protest & Strikes

· 14 August,1942 – British Authorities Declare QIM illegal

· August,1942 – Continue of Protest Despite arrest

· August,1943 – Some Leaders Release from prison

· October,1943 – Britishers use Brutual force to supress

· 1945 – British Government Announced plan for Independence.

Phases of Movement

Phase 1 :–

· Urban Revolt

· Strikes

· Picketing

· Demonstrations

· Boycott

· Gandhiji Imprisoned (Aga khan palace)

Phase 2 :–

· Peasent Rebellion

· Attack on government Building

· Destroying Infrastructure – Communication, Telegarph wires Railway track etc.

Phase 3 :– Formation of Parallel Governments -

· Ballia (U.P.)– Chittu pande

· Satara(M.H.) – Prati sarkar

· Midnapur(W.B.) – Jatiya sarkar

· Talchar(ODH) – Lakshman nayak

Impacts of QIM

Positive :-

· Rise of future leaders - Biju Patnaik, J.P. Narayan, R.M. Lohia

· Active Participation of Women - Usha Mehta setup underground radio station.

· Rise of Political Consciousness.

· Paved way for Independence.

Negative :–

· Brutual Reperssion

· Lack Of support from Muslim league, Communist Party of India

· Resign Of INC Members from Provincial Legislature. Ex.- C. Rajgopalachari

Martyrs of QIM

· Mukunda kakati

· Matangini hazra

· Kanaklata

· Kushal konwar

· Bhogesweri phukanani

Quotes About Quit India Movement

· Gandhi ji – "Do or Die”

· Viceroy linlithgow – " By far the most serious rebellion Since 1857”