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The nationwide movement of 1942 is also called ______. - History and Civics

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The nationwide movement of 1942 is also called ______.

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  • August Kranti

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The nationwide movement of 1942 is also called August Kranti.

Explanation:

On August 8, 1942, Mahatma Gandhi and the All India Congress Committee (AICC) launched the Quit India Movement in Bombay session. The movement was launched in August and was also known as the August movement or August Kranti. This movement was to fight against the Britishers. After which the British responded by arresting all the major leaders. After the arrest, AICC leader Aruna Asaf Ali hosted the Indian flag. So this day is celebrated as August Kranti Diwas to remember the historic Quit India Movement.

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