Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee has observed the 73rd anniversary of Quit India Movement at Congress Bhavan today.
During the observance which was attended by Deputy Chief Minister, Gaikhangam and other Congress legislatures, they paid floral tribute in front of the photo of freedom fighters.
On August 9, 1942 the Quit India Movement began which later triggered the British leaving the country and India attaining independence on August 15, 1947 a few years later.
Quit India day is observed every year on August 9 to mark the anniversary of Quit India movement.
Quit India Movement was truly a turning point in India’s struggle for freedom. Father of the nation, Gandhiji gave a call to the masses and urged them to raise their voice against British and asked them to “Quit India”.
Function is held in schools where skits, speeches are staged. The significance of the day is highlighted. The entire nation fills with a sense of patriotism and pay tributes to martyrs of the freedom struggle and the political leaders lay wreaths on the memorial.
