quit india movement

Without R Venkataraman's vision, India may not have developed such a strong indigenous missile system — in fact, he was the one who helped Kalam become India's Missile Man! #BirthAnniversary

Deeply in love with her adopted homeland, one went to jail during the Quit India movement. The other became a guardian of the Himalayas, devoting her life to protecting it.

From breaking barriers of untouchability to building modern-day Odisha, Harekrushna Mahatab left behind a truly remarkable legacy. Yet few Indians know about this freedom fighter. It's time this changed. #ForgottenHeroes

Freedom fighter, avid reformer and one of India's finest women parliamentarians, Subhadra Joshi was the indomitable force behind many landmark legislations!

"Even after the firing commenced, she continued to advance with the tricolour flag, leaving all the volunteers behind. The police shot her three times. She continued marching despite wounds to the forehead and both hands."

Congress Radio functioned for just about 88 days during three occasions, igniting the dwindling spirits of the freedom movement.

From Mangal Pande to Chandrashekhar Azad to the lesser known Pritilata Waddedar and Birsa Munda, each freedom fighter is resting in peace in the Kranti Van in Maharashtra.

On 8 August 1942, Gandhi addressed the masses from the Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay (now Mumbai) and exhorted them to participate in the Quit India Movement.

Giving up his knighthood to support the Quit India Movement, he fought not just for India's freedom but also for its integrity! #ForgottenHeroes #IndianIndependence

When most women were denied basic rights and preferred to stay within the four walls of their homes, she paid heed to Gandhi’s call for protests and mobilised other women to carry out demonstrations during the Quit India Movement.