# PM Modi pays tribute to Quit India Movement heroes on 84th anniversary 2026-08-08T10:03:34+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday remembered those who participated in the historic Quit India Movement, saying their courage will always remain an inspiration for every Indian. In a post on X, Modi said the clarion call of Quit India, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, infused new energy into the freedom struggle and reflected the nation's determination to break free from colonial rule. The Quit India Movement was launched on August 9, 1942, after Gandhi gave the call 'Do or Die' at Gowalia Tank Maidan in Bombay. The movement, which the British viceroy called the most serious rebellion since 1857, saw thousands arrested, including leaders like Vallabhbhai Patel, Aruna Asaf Ali, Jayaprakash Narayan, and Usha Mehta. ## Coverage - rediff.com - thehindu.com Tags: 1942, Aruna Asaf Ali, Indian freedom struggle, Jayaprakash Narayan, Mahatma Gandhi, Quit India Movement Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/quit-india-movement-8-heroes-who-answered-gandhis-call/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/quit-india-movement-8-heroes-who-answered-gandhis-call/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.