Chief Minister Raman Singh has commemorated the role of ‘Quit India Movement’ in freedom struggle of India against the then British rule, on its 63rd anniversary on Saturday (August 9).
On the eve of anniversary of this movement, the Chief Minister in his message to the public said : ‘Popularly known as ‘August Revolution’-Quit India Movement is a memorable and an important chapter of India’s freedom struggle. Not only the long freedom struggle, but also the Quit India Movement should be given the credit for India’s Independence.’
He said that the Quit India Movement was called on by Father of Nation, Mahatma Gandhi on August 9, 1942 against the British Rule.
Singh said that our present and future generation must read country’s history so that they may realise the importance of freedom, make dedicated efforts for conserving national unity and thereby make significant contribution to development of nation.