INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Causes of Quit India Movement The immediate cause of the Quit India movement was the collapse of Cripps Mission. The INC did not grant unconditional support to the Britishers during World War II as was assumed by the Britishers. The feeling of nationalism and self-rule had gained popularity among the Indian masses.

Detailed explanation-2: -On 8 August 1942 at the All-India Congress Committee session in Bombay, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi launched the ‘Quit India’ movement. The next day, Gandhi, Nehru and many other leaders of the Indian National Congress were arrested by the British Government.

Detailed explanation-3: -It was officially launched by the Indian National Congress (INC) led by Mahatma Gandhi on 8 August 1942.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Quit India Movement was started in the Bombay session of the Indian National Congress following the failure of the Cripps Mission in 1942. The ‘Do or Die’ slogan was given during a speech by Mahatma Gandhi at the Gowalia Tank Maidan or August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai.