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          Quit India Day: Politicians remember freedom fighters at Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan

          As the Quit India movement clocked its 79th anniversary on Monday, politicians, as well as commoners, gathered at Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan to pay respects to the martyrs and freedom fighters.

          Last updated on - Aug 9, 2021, 15:36 IST

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          As the Quit India movement clocked its 79th anniversary on Monday, politicians, as well as commoners, gathered at Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan to pay respects to the martyrs and freedom fighters.
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          The movement in August 1942, with Mahatma Gandhi's call for immediate independence, was launched at Mumbai's Gowalia Tank, which later came to be known as August Kranti Maidan due to its association with the historic occasion.
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          This is the same ground from where Mahatma Gandhi gave the clarion call of 'do-or-die' for independence. The movement is a major milestone in the history of India's struggle for independence from British rule.
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          Maharashtra cabinet minister and NCP leader Jayant Patil visited the August Kranti Maidan on Monday morning and offered floral tributes at the Gandhi Smruti Stambh.
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          Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray and NCP chief Sharad Pawar were among those who offered tributes to the martyrs in separate tweets dwelling on the importance of August Kranti Din.
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          Members of some labour unions and activists also gathered at the August Kranti Maidan to mark the occasion.
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          Congress leaders Nana Patole, Bhai Kadam, Ashok Chavan and Varsha Gaikwad among others, organised an event at the ground to commemorate the day.
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          Several freedom fighters and their heirs were honoured by Congress for their contribution to the country.
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