Quit India Movement Day

Also known as August Kranti Day, observed annually on August 8th

• This day serves as a reminder of the power of non-violent resistance and civil disobedience in achieving social and political change, in addition to underscoring the values of democracy, freedom, and unity.
• On August 8, 1942, during the All India Congress Committee session in Bombay, the Quit India Resolution was adopted, demanding an end to British rule. Gandhi’s clarion call, “Do or Die,” resonated throughout the country, urging Indians to engage in non-violent resistance against colonial authorities.