Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to freedom fighters on the occasion of the anniversary of the Quit India movement.
The Quit India movement was announced at the Bombay session of the All India Congress committee on August 8, 1942. It was launched to push for independence by taking advantage of Great Britain’s compulsions during World War 2.
It is considered among the most significant and last of the major agitations for freedom launched by Mahatma Gandhi.
Modi tweeted on Monday, “Tributes to the greats who took part in the Quit India Movement, which played a crucial role in strengthening the fight against colonialism. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, the spirit of the Quit India movement reverberated across India and energised the youth of our nation.”
Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu called for rededicating the nation to the goal of eradicating social evils. The vice president’s Twitter handle stated, “On #QuitIndiaMovementDay, let us remember the countless sacrifices made by the brave sons & daughters of India who participated in the movement to free our motherland from colonial rule… Let us rededicate ourselves to eradicating poverty, illiteracy, inequality, corruption and social evils like casteism, communalism and gender discrimination from India. Let us take strides together for a more inclusive and confident Atmanirbhar Bharat.”
The Congress party marked the occasion by tweeting “Today marks the anniversary of the August revolution. The people of India stood united against tyrannical British rule. Our homage to the patriots who sacrificed their lives during the movement, our nation will be eternally grateful for their contribution to the freedom struggle.”