1942 Quit India Movement

The 1942 Quit India Movement was a major protest launched by Indian leaders during British colonial rule, demanding an end to British control and independence for India. Initiated by Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress, it called for mass civil disobedience, including protests, strikes, and demonstrations. The movement aimed to pressure Britain to leave India quickly, especially during World War II when Britain was preoccupied elsewhere. The British responded with arrests and strict suppression, but the movement galvanized Indian public support and marked a critical step toward India’s independence, which was eventually achieved in 1947.