1942 Quit India Resolution

The Quit India Resolution was passed by the Indian National Congress on August 8, 1942, during World War II. It called for an end to British rule in India, demanding immediate independence. The movement emerged when the British government was preoccupied with the war and less able to suppress dissent. The slogan "Do or Die" became central, encouraging civil disobedience and protests. The British responded with arrests, including key leaders like Mahatma Gandhi. This resolution marked a crucial moment in India’s struggle for independence, galvanizing the nation toward collective action for freedom from colonial rule.