Quit India Movement: 7 Unknown facts about India's war on colonialism

Mahatma Gandhi led 'Bharat Chodo Andolan' also known as 'August Kranti Movement' was a major moment in history. It is a symbol of India's unity and strength. 

Ysusf Meher Ali coined the 'Quit India' term. He was a freedom fighter and a socialist leader who also served as the Mayor of Mumbai. 

Mahatma Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement after the failure of the Cripps Mission. It ignited the wave of 'Bharat Chodo', which was a command to Britishers by the Indians. 

Mahatma Gandhi gave a moving speech in which he said 'Do or Die (Karo ya Maro). Mere hours after the speech, the entire leadership of the Indian National Congress was jailed. 

After the arrest, Indians started protesting and firing up against the British government. People damaged railway lines, cut wires, and set government buildings on fire. 

To stop the protest, Britishers slapped heavy fines on the citizens and even started firing on the masses. Public meetings and gatherings were also banned. 

Over 60,000 people were imprisoned and hundreds of people lost their lives by the end of 1942 during the movement.