Reminiscing The Quit India Movement in classes 6-9

The Quit India Movement, also known as the August Movement or Bharat Chodo Andolan, was launched by Mahatma Gandhi and the Indian National Congress on August 8, 1942. The movement aimed to demand an end to British colonial rule in India and achieve full independence. The students of classes VI to X participated in a series of activities that depicted India’s unwavering commitment to achieve self-rule as a tribute to Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.

Students of classes VI and VII made posters to showcase the impact of the movement on the masses. They also talked about repression and subjugation faced by their countrymen.  They learnt about visionary leaders such as Gandhi, and discussed his speech, ‘Do or Die’, which urged Indians to act decisively and non-violently against British rule.

Students of class VIII focused on discussing the primary goal of the Quit India Movement, which was the immediate end of British rule. They presented a mass protest drill with the objective of paying a tribute to one of the key activities that had characterised the movement in 1942. The notion of leadership and its impending impact were also highlighted through this activity.

A group discussion was held in class IX for an in-depth understanding of non-cooperation and non-violence as key features of the Quit India Movement. They discussed how these ideals influenced thousands of Indians.

The contribution of prominent Indian National Congress leaders such as Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel and others in the Quit India Movement was discussed in detail during an interactive session with the teacher while reading their History lesson- 'Nationalism in India'.

These activities aimed at inculcating in the young minds a sense of pride in India's struggle for independence. All the students paid homage to the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the nation, and led the country to be free from colonial rule.