Quit India Movement - Kusum Sharma

Quit India Movement Day (77th anniversary) is observed on 8 August which is also known as August

Kranti. It is considered as an important movement in the freedom struggle where masses also participate and take charge itself.

 In April 1942, the Cripes mission failed. Within less than four months, the third great mass struggle of the Indian people for freedom started. This struggle is known as the Quit India movement. On 8 August 1942 at the Bombay session of All India Congress Committee by Mahatma Gandhi during World War II passed a resolution of Quit India Movement. This resolution declared that the immediate ending of the British rule in India was an urgent necessity for the sake of India and for the success of the cause of freedom and democracy, for which the countries of the United Nations were fighting against fascist Germany, Italy and Japan. The resolution called for the withdrawal of the British power from India. Once free, it said, India with all her resources would join the war on the side of those countries who were struggling against fascist and imperialist aggression.

The mantra of movement do or die. We shall either be free or die in the attempt”. “Quit India” and “Do or Die” became the battle cries of the Indian people during the Quit India movement. By the end of 1942, about 60,000 people had been jailed and hundreds were killed. Among the killed were many young children and old women

The war years were a period of terrible suffering for the people of India. Besides the misery caused by the repression by the British army and police, there was a terrible famine in Bengal in which about 30 lakh people died. The government showed little interest in providing relief to the starving people. There is no doubt that the "Quit India Movement", united the Indian people against British rule. Although most of the demonstrations were suppressed by 1944. But after Gandhi's release in 1944 from the prison, he continued his protest and went on a 21-day fast. By the end of World War II, Britain's position in the world had changed dramatically and the demand for independence could no longer be ignored.

Kusum Sharma

The Fabindia School

ksa@fabindiaschools.in

Lockdown: Pressure Management: Jitendra Suthar

Adaptation is basic attribute of human being. We are meant to adapt all the situations we

come in contact with. Everyone around is trying to accept this condition and are making efforts to get back on track. While doing so, there has been a lot of pressure on each individual to tackle this pandemic situation; pressure like food, shelter, work, water and many more.

Many a time, we keep on working with the thought that there will be some relief but load increases accordingly. For this, it is better to schedule a time for each work. Do not give extra efforts to one work as the other might get delayed. By this, a person might start getting frustrated.

In these situations, we should have some stress buster activities. Such activities like taking a break from such pressure and spending time with family, Playing fun games, reading comics, listening to music, drawing etc.

What is the best way to stay happy in this lockdown period? Many a time we think of doing something but are not able to do because of the daily busy schedule. This is the best time to utilize and keep ourselves busy.  We should get engaged in activities like exercise, cooking, gardening and many more.

Jitendra Suthar

The Fabindia School