describe any five features of the quit India movement.
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Protest marches, demonstrations and strikes were organised on a wide scale. The Government, on its part, tried to undermine the nationalist ferment with lathi charges and firings. Egged on by government repression and brutality, the Indians began attacking government offices, buildings, railway and police stations.
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Explanation:
1)Also known as the India August Movement or August Kranti.
2)It was officially launched by the Indian National Congress (INC) led by Mahatma Gandhi on 9 August 1942.
3)The movement gave the slogans ‘Quit India’ or ‘Bharat Chodo’. Gandhi gave the slogan to the people – ‘Do or die’.
4)In line with the Congress ideology, it was supposed to be a peaceful non-violent movement aimed at urging the British to grant India independence.
5)The Quit India Resolution was passed by the Congress Working Committee on 8 August 1942 in Bombay. Gandhi was named the movement’s leader.
6)The resolution stated the provisions of the movement as:
7)An immediate end to British rule over India.
8)Declaration of the commitment of free India to defend itself against all kinds of imperialism and fascism.
9)Formation of a provisional government of India after British withdrawal.
10)Sanctioning a civil disobedience movement against British rule.
11)Gandhi’s instructions to various sections of the public:
12)Government servants: do not resign your job but proclaim loyalty to the INC.
13)Soldiers: be with the army but refrain from firing on compatriots.
14)Peasants: pay the agreed-upon rent if the landlords/Zamindars are anti-government; if they are pro-government, do not pay the rent.
15)Students: can leave studies if they are confident enough.
16)Princes: support the people and accept the sovereignty of them.
17)People of the princely states: support the ruler only if he is anti-government; declare themselves as part of the Indian nation.