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The Print
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
UP CM Adityanath, his deputies pay tribute to freedom fighters on Quit India anniversary
Lucknow, Aug 9 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and the Deputy Chief Ministers Keshav Prasad Maurya and Brajesh Pathak on Saturday paid tributes to freedom fighters on the occasion of Quit India Movement Day (also known as August Kranti Divas). In a post on X in Hindi, Yogi Adityanath said, 'Humble tributes on the anniversary of the 'Quit India Movement' (August Kranti) to all the freedom fighters who awakened the spirit of freedom by creating nationwide public awareness against the oppressive policies of the British Empire! The glorious saga, sacrifice and martyrdom of the immortal martyrs who laid down their lives at the altar of freedom will continue to enhance the consciousness of the nation for ages. Jai Hind!' Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya also paid tributes to the martyrs. 'On 'Bhartiya Kranti Divas', we pay our tributes to the immortal martyrs who gave their all for freedom,' he said in a post on X in Hindi.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
August Kranti Diwas 2025: Date, history behind Quit India Movement, significance and more
August Kranti Diwas 2025 Date and History: August Kranti Diwas, also known as the Quit India Movement Day, marks the historic Quit India Movement. It was launched on August 8, 1942, calling for the immediate withdrawal of British forces from the country under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. Going back to the roots of Indian history, it emerged from a backdrop of growing discontent with British rule, particularly following the failure of the Cripps Mission in March 1942, which aimed to secure Indian cooperation during World War II. The Quit India Movement remains a defining moment in Indian history, uniting ordinary people from all backgrounds along with prominent political leaders, sharing a common goal of self-rule and sovereignty. The movement gave India with freedom and illustrated a nonviolent approach that may be effective even in critical circumstances like the one India faced in 1942. The day is observed every year on August 8, and in 2025, it will be celebrating its 83rd anniversary, falling on a Friday. Every year, August Kranti Day is marked with ceremonies, seminars, and cultural programmes held across India to honour the bravery and sacrifices of those who took part in the movement.
