Those who participated in Quit India movement remain inspiration for every Indian: PM Modi
PM Modi honors the Quit India Movement's participants, highlighting their courage as a lasting inspiration for all Indians.
The Quit India Movement was launched under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi on August 9, 1942 and gave a decisive impetus to India's quest for independence
Updated - August 09, 2026 05:50 pm IST - New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File | Photo Credit: PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (August 9, 2026) remembered those who participated in the historic Quit India Movement, and said their courage will always remain an inspiration for every Indian.
The Quit India Movement was launched under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi on August 9, 1942 and gave a decisive impetus to India's quest for independence.
"Remembering all those who participated in the historic Quit India Movement. Their courage will always remain an inspiration for every Indian," Mr. Modi said in a post on X.
Remembering all those who participated in the historic Quit India Movement. Their courage will always remain an inspiration for every Indian. Inspired by the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi Ji, the clarion call of Quit India infused new energy into our freedom struggle and reflected…— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 9, 2026
The Prime Minister said the clarion call of Quit India infused new energy in the freedom struggle and reflected the unwavering determination of people to break free from colonial rule.
August 9, 2026, marks the 84th anniversary of the Quit India Movement, one of the defining milestones in the nation's freedom struggle.
Published - August 09, 2026 01:14 pm IST
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