The objective of the Non-Cooperation Movement was to halt the functioning of the government by refusing to collaborate with the administration. The Civil Disobedience Movement sought to disrupt government operations by intentionally violating certain rules and regulations. On the other hand, the QuiRead more
The objective of the Non-Cooperation Movement was to halt the functioning of the government by refusing to collaborate with the administration.
The Civil Disobedience Movement sought to disrupt government operations by intentionally violating certain rules and regulations.
On the other hand, the Quit India movement was a movement at a larger scale with the aim of putting a total end to British rule in India. It worked with the unifying zeal of spontaneous participation of the masses in comparison to the other Gandhian movements like non-cooperation and civil disobedience. The contribution of this movement stands revolutionary and upper hand in comparison to other movements due to its purpose. The revolution emphasized that India could not be ruled without the backing of the Indian people, despite the government’s claim that independence could only be granted after the war. The movement prioritised the need for total independence over all other demands.
In order to decipher its distinction from other movements, it is crucial to trace its historical trajectory. After the failure of the Cripps mission, it became clear that the British government was not willing to transfer power to the Indian people. Wrapped in this mood of frustration, fear, and hope, Gandhiji devised the plan for the complete withdrawal of British authorities from India. In August 1942, during World War II, Mahatma Gandhi initiated the Quit India Movement, a call for the abolition of British authority in India, during the All India Congress Committee conference in Bombay. Gandhiji gave a call to all sections of society to participate in the movement.The movement witnessed the groundbreaking participation of workers to women leaders. There were five important centers of the movement embracing whole India.
Unlike the other movements, the Quit India movement operated in three phases, working in urban and rural areas in the initial phases. Though the movement stood historic in unifying the spirit of protest and resilience of people, due to some political, social, and historical factors, it collapsed in its application. Still the significance and contribution to freedom cannot be denied. The Quit India movement paved way towards proliferation of freedom struggle, it clearly demonstrated the ultimate longing for liberation. Due to its staunch purpose and spirit, the Quit India movement created a strong public opinion in foreign countries in favour of India. America and China were specifically influenced by the tide of this revolution. The American President Roosevelt wrote to the Chinese Prime Minister that the best policy for the English would be to grant independence to the people of India as soon as possible.
The Indian Independence Act of 1947 stipulated that British India would be partitioned into two dominions- India and Pakistan on religious lines in Northwest India (mainly Punjab) and the province of Bengal. The responsibility of drawing a border along the provinces of Bengal and Punjab was bestowedRead more
The Indian Independence Act of 1947 stipulated that British India would be partitioned into two dominions- India and Pakistan on religious lines in Northwest India (mainly Punjab) and the province of Bengal. The responsibility of drawing a border along the provinces of Bengal and Punjab was bestowed upon Sir Cyril Radcliffe with a time frame of just 5 weeks to complete the task.
The major issues with this decision were:
This resulted in the Radcliffe line which partitioned India and led to the biggest migration in history, being drawn hastily and rather casually. The entire process was ignorant and lacked any form of clinical precision.
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