Mumbai, 09 August (H.S.):

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday paid tribute to the freedom fighters and martyrs who played a pivotal role in India’s struggle for independence, marking the 84th anniversary of the Quit India Movement.

On August Kranti Din, Fadnavis remembered the courage and determination of the countless freedom fighters who participated in the historic movement and said their legacy of patriotism continues to inspire generations.

In a post on X, the Chief Minister said the sacrifices and determination of the freedom fighters strengthened India’s march towards independence. He also honoured those who contributed to the freedom struggle and helped shape the country’s journey towards freedom.

The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in Mumbai on August 9, 1942, with the call of “Do or Die”. The movement marked a decisive phase in India’s freedom struggle and intensified the nationwide demand for an end to British rule.

Leaders from across the political spectrum also paid homage to the freedom fighters on the occasion. Schoolchildren and people from different walks of life visited the martyrs’ memorial at August Kranti Maidan in south Mumbai to pay their respects.

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar recalled the significance of the movement and said the campaign, launched under Mahatma Gandhi’s leadership, represented a major turning point in the struggle for independence.

Pawar also paid tribute to both known and unsung freedom fighters who made sacrifices during the freedom movement. He noted that millions of Indians joined the Quit India Movement, further intensifying the campaign against British rule.

Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal also remembered the freedom fighters and said the movement strengthened the final phase of India’s struggle for independence. He described it as a powerful expression of the collective resolve of Indians to free the country from colonial rule.

The 1942 movement remains one of the most significant milestones in India’s freedom struggle and continues to be remembered for mobilising people across the country against British rule.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar