Quit India Movement Day observed on August 9

Key facts

• The Quit India Movement was launched on August 9, 1942, under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi.
• The movement gave the call of 'Do or Die' to end British rule in India.
• It was launched from Gawalia Tank Maidan in Mumbai, now known as August Kranti Maidan.
• August 9 is observed as August Kranti Day every year.
• The Quit India Movement was also known as Bharat Chodo Andolan.
• The movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress during World War II.