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Volume : I, Issue : VIII, September - 2011

QUIT INDIA MOVEMENT IN TIRUPPATTUR TALUK OF RAMNAD DISTRICT IN TAMIL NADU –A HISTORICAL ANALYSIS

SURESH.R,& MINI.M.L.

Published By : Laxmi Book Publication

Abstract :

The entry of Japan in the Second World War in December 1941 created a grave situation in Asia. The Allies desperately needed India Willing Cooperation. The American public opinion pressed for a fair deal to India. The British Government decided to placate American criticism by sending out Sir Stafford Cripps to India. The Cripps Offer promised freedom after the war and at the same time. Sought to introduce Pakistan through the back door. Regarding the present, it was proposed to Indian's the Executive Council. But the reformed Council was not to be treated as a responsible cabinet. Besides, Defense was to remain in British hands. No wonder, the Cripps mission was a failure. The manner, in which negotiations ended, sent a wave of resentment throughout the country. There was also the danger of India becoming a threat of war. All these induced Gandhi and the Congress to make an all out effort to get rid of the British rule. The nation could wait no longer for independence. On 8th August, 1942 at Bombay, the All India Congress Committee passed the Quit India resolution. It demanded the immediate withdrawal of British from India,

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SURESH.R,& MINI.M.L., (2011). QUIT INDIA MOVEMENT IN TIRUPPATTUR TALUK OF RAMNAD DISTRICT IN TAMIL NADU –A HISTORICAL ANALYSIS. Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol. I, Issue. VIII, http://oldisrj.lbp.world/UploadedData/470.pdf

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