On 9 August, marking August Kranti Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honoured the courageous individuals who took part in the Quit India Movement.
Taking to his social media platform, he expressed deep gratitude to those who, under Mahatma Gandhi’s leadership, sparked a wave of patriotism. Consequently, this wave united countless Indians in the quest for freedom.
“We remember with deep gratitude all those brave people who, under the inspiring leadership of Bapu, took part in the Quit India Movement. Their courage lit a spark of patriotism that united countless people in the quest for freedom,” PM Modi posted on X.
We remember with deep gratitude all those brave people who, under the inspiring leadership of Bapu, took part in the Quit India Movement. Their courage lit a spark of patriotism that united countless people in the quest for freedom.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 9, 2025
The Quit India Movement: A Turning Point
The movement launched on 8 August 1942 at Mumbai’s August Kranti Maidan. The Quit India Movement was a nationwide call for the British to leave India immediately.
Gandhi’s powerful slogan, ‘Do or Die’, galvanised the masses. It, however, led to one of the most intense periods of civil disobedience in the struggle for independence.
The movement arose from growing frustration after the Cripps Mission failed to secure Indian cooperation during the Second World War. Hence, this failure deepened public resolve to achieve complete self-rule.
Tributes from National Leaders
Union Home Minister Amit Shah described the August Revolution as the pivotal moment in the Indian freedom struggle, which intensified the fight for Independence.
In his tribute on X, he highlighted, “The August Revolution is that pivotal moment in the Indian freedom struggle which intensified the fight for independence. In 1942, Mahatma Gandhi, from the August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai, gave the slogan ‘Do or Die’ and called for ‘Quit India’. This revolution sparked such a mass movement against British rule that the British government was gripped with fear.”
He further added, “On the anniversary of this historic movement, heartfelt salutations to all the immortal freedom fighters of the independence struggle.”
अगस्त क्रांति भारतीय स्वाधीनता संग्राम का वह बिंदु है, जिसने स्वाधीनता के संघर्ष को और भी तीव्र बना दिया। वर्ष 1942 में महात्मा गांधी ने मुंबई के अगस्त क्रांति मैदान से ‘करो या मरो’ का नारा देकर ‘अंग्रेजों भारत छोड़ो’ का आह्वान किया। इस क्रांति से अंग्रेजी शासन के विरुद्ध एक ऐसा… pic.twitter.com/xw5HlWMRoU
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 9, 2025
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari also paid homage, writing on X, “In the year 1942, on this very day, under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi ji, the people of the country initiated the ‘Quit India Movement’ against the British. On the remembrance day of this famous Quit India Movement of the freedom struggle, I pay my heartfelt tributes to the immortal martyrs who sacrificed everything for independence. “
सन 1942 में आज ही के दिन महात्मा गांधी जी के नेतृत्व में 🇮🇳 देशवासियों ने अंग्रेजों के विरुद्ध ‘भारत छोड़ो आंदोलन’ की शुरुआत की थी। 🇮🇳 स्वतंत्रता संग्राम के प्रसिद्ध इस भारत छोड़ो आंदोलन के स्मरण दिवस पर आज़ादी के लिए अपना सर्वस्व अर्पण करने वाले अमर बलिदानियों को शत-शत नमन।🙏🏻… pic.twitter.com/MfXFQXx0n9
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) August 8, 2025
State Leaders Join in Remembrance
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described the day as a tribute to all the freedom fighters who awakened the nation against the oppressive policies of the British Empire. He further emphasised that their courage inspired generations to fight for independence.
In his post, he wrote, “A humble tribute to all the freedom fighters who awakened the nation against the oppressive policies of the British Empire and ignited the flame of independence through the nationwide awakening of the ‘Quit India Movement’ (August Revolution) on its anniversary!”
“The saga of glory, sacrifice, and martyrdom of the immortal martyrs who offered their lives at the altar of independence will continue to enrich the nation’s consciousness for ages to come. Jai Hind!” CM Yogi further added.
ब्रिटिश साम्राज्य की दमनकारी नीतियों के विरुद्ध राष्ट्रव्यापी जनजागरण कर स्वतंत्रता की अलख जगाने वाले समस्त स्वतंत्रता संग्राम सेनानियों को ‘भारत छोड़ो आंदोलन’ (अगस्त क्रांति) की वर्षगांठ पर विनम्र श्रद्धांजलि!
स्वाधीनता की वेदी पर अपने प्राण अर्पित करने वाले अमर शहीदों की… pic.twitter.com/ddX6QUoCBN
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) August 9, 2025
August Kranti Diwas serves as a reminder of the unity, determination, and sacrifice that defined India’s struggle for independence. The Quit India Movement’s spirit continues to inspire generations, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to freedom and justice.
As PM Modi and other leaders reflected on the bravery of 1942’s revolutionaries, the day highlighted their enduring legacy. Their actions, however, remain a guiding light for India’s democratic values and national pride.
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