The Quit India Movement marked the awakening of the nation's soul and brought diverse sections together in a unified vision of Independence. Discuss

Awakening of nation's soul

1. final nail in the coffin of colonial raj
2. exposed the exploitation and apathy of Britishers for Indians
   • diversion of grains from India → for war creating famines in Bengal
   • not consulting india before drafting indian soldiers in war
3. raised nationalism manifold.

Diverse sections the Britishers arrested the top leadership of INC the night before the launch of the movement, still the movement saw participation -

1. Women like Aruna Asif Ali and Usha Mehta took charge → secret radio
2. Peasants participated in great numbers.
3. Workers staged protests in factories and in government departments like railways & post
4. North East leaders like Kanaklata Baruah participated in Heraka movement and laid down their lives.
5. Parallel governments were set up in Tamluk, Ballia and Nashik by Chittu Pandey and other leaders.
6. Business Class also supported the movement as they saw the inevitable demise of colonial government
7. Muslims along with hindus participated protesting shoulder to shoulder. no communal riots were seen.
8. Students & Youth took part in large numbers