The 77th anniversary of August Kranti Din (Quit India Movement Day) was observed today, marking a key milestone in India’s freedom struggle.
On 8 August 1942, Mahatma Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement at a session of the All India Congress Committee in Mumbai, issuing a call to end British rule. Following the failure of the Cripps Mission, he delivered his historic “Do or Die” speech at Gowalia Tank Maidan in Mumbai, galvanizing the nation’s struggle for independence.
The day is being observed to honour freedom fighters and remember the sacrifices made during the independence movement.
Commemorative event
At a programme held at the Vice President’s residence in New Delhi:
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu urged citizens to participate in constructive nation-building and highlighted the enduring relevance of Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings.
Gandhian Dr. Shobana Radhakrishna presented a “Gandhi Katha,” narrating the events and significance of the Quit India Movement.
Minister of State for Culture and Tourism Prahlad Singh Patel was also present at the event.
The observance serves as a reminder of the collective struggle for independence and the continuing importance of civic responsibility and nation-building.
