The Quit India Movement: A Turning Point in India's Freedom Struggle The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Movement or Bharat Chhodo Andolan , stands as one of the most defining milestones in India's struggle for independence from British colonial rule. Launched on 8 August 1942 , this mass movement shook the very foundations of the British Raj and brought India to the brink of independence within just a few years. It was led by Mahatma Gandhi , whose clarion call of “Do or Die” galvanized millions of Indians to demand an immediate end to British rule. This article explores the main features of the Quit India Movement, its leadership, and why it remains an inspirational chapter in India’s journey toward freedom. Background to the Movement By 1942, India’s political situation had grown extremely tense. World War II was raging, and Britain, without consulting Indian leaders, had dragged India into the war. The earlier Cripps Mission (March 1942), sent by the B...