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The Quit India Movement, initiated by the Indian National Congress in August 1942, aimed for immediate British withdrawal from India during World War II. Despite swift and harsh British repression, including the arrest of key leaders, the movement saw widespread popular support and acts of resistance across the country. Although ultimately suppressed by 1944, the movement significantly demonstrated Indian resolve for independence and weakened British authority in India.

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The Quit India Movement, initiated by the Indian National Congress in August 1942, aimed for immediate British withdrawal from India during World War II. Despite swift and harsh British repression, including the arrest of key leaders, the movement saw widespread popular support and acts of resistance across the country. Although ultimately suppressed by 1944, the movement significantly demonstrated Indian resolve for independence and weakened British authority in India.

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The Quit India Movement was a major and final push for independence launched by the Indian

National Congress against British rule in August 1942.


Here are the full details in easy sentences:

1. The Call for Quit India


●​ When it Happened: The movement was started in August 1942 during World War II.
●​ The Context: Britain was busy fighting the war, but had refused to grant India self-rule.
Indian leaders were frustrated by the British refusal to seriously discuss independence.
●​ The Famous Slogan: The movement was launched after a resolution was passed in
Bombay. Mahatma Gandhi gave the famous call: "Do or Die" (Karenga ya Marenge).
●​ The Demand: The core demand was simple and direct: the British must immediately
quit India.

2. Immediate British Reaction


●​ Swift Arrests: The British government reacted immediately and harshly. They arrested
Mahatma Gandhi and almost all the top leaders of the Congress party within hours.
●​ Leaderless Movement: Because the main leaders were in jail, the movement became
leaderless. This meant the people had to organize themselves.

3. How the People Responded


●​ Widespread Protests: The movement quickly spread across the country, showing huge
popular support.
●​ Acts of Resistance: People organized large demonstrations, strikes, and hartals (work
stoppages).
●​ Attacking Symbols of Power: Rebels focused on destroying symbols of British authority.
They attacked police stations, post offices, railway stations, and cut telegraph wires.
●​ Formation of Local Governments: In some areas, like Ballia and Satara, people even
managed to overthrow British rule temporarily and set up their own parallel
governments.

4. Suppression and Significance


●​ Brutal Force: The British used extreme force to crush the movement. The police and
army fired on protestors, conducted public lashings, and arrested over 100,000 people.
●​ Movement Dies Down: By the end of 1944, the movement was mostly suppressed due
to the harsh repression.
●​ The Result: Although the movement did not achieve immediate independence, it was
very significant:
1.​ It showed the British that they could no longer govern India without the full
support of Indians.
2.​ It proved that the Indian people were willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for
freedom.
3.​ It weakened the morale of the British and made it clear that their rule in India was
nearing its end.

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