Question

Causes for launch of quit india movement

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HISTORY

The Quit India Movement was launched by Indian National Congress under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi to force the British to withdraw from India. Let’s take a look at its historical background, impact and importance.

History

Quit India Movement



Fast Facts

Also Known as: Bharat Chhodo Andolan

Launched on: 8 August 1942

Launched at: Bombay

Launched by: Indian National Congress

Nature of Movement: Mass Protests

Objective: Withdrawal of British from India

The Indian National Congress launched the ‘Quit India Movement’ on August 8, 1942 at the Bombay session of the ‘All-India Congress Committee.’ The sole aim of the movement was to force the British to withdraw from India. The movement was launched under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi, who delivered an exhilarating ‘Do or Die’ Quit India speech at the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay (now Mumbai). Even though the British were concentrating all their energy in the Second World War, they were prepared to act against the Congress leaders, and almost all the main leaders of the Congress were imprisoned within hours of the launch of the movement. Many Indian industrialists and other groups did not support the movement for various reasons. This made sure the movement initiated by Gandhi had no major impact in terms of attaining immediate independence. However, it did play a crucial role leading up to India’s eventual independence in the year 1947.