Write a brief note on Quit India Movement.

Quit India movement was started in 1942. The quote ‘Do or Die’ became popular during this movement. Second World War was going on during this period so Britain wanted to use the people and money of India. Congress decided to support Britain if they provide them Swaraj but Britain rejected their demand. So, on 8^th august, Congress held the meeting and passed the Quit India resolution, but on 9^th august many congress leaders like Gandhiji, Nehru, Rajendra Prasad and others were arrested. Hartals and processions were begun but later this movement became violent; working class boycotted their work, students attacked police station, railway station and other public places, people burnt government buildings, vehicles, etc. Gradually British authority from the states like Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, etc, were disappeared. As a result, property worth ten lakh pounds were destroyed. Many people and army officials lost their lives and arrested. Thus, at the end of the Quit India movement British rule came to an end.