Modi said that under the leadership of Gandhi Ji, Quit India Movement played a major role in freeing India from colonial rule.

Modi also shared his thoughts through a video message on this occasion.

In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Tributes to the greats who took part in the Quit India Movement. Under the leadership of Gandhi Ji, this Movement played a major role in freeing India from colonial rule.

"Today, India is saying in one voice: Corruption Quit India. Dynasty Quit India. Appeasement Quit India."

Quit India Movement, also known as Bharat Chhodo Andolan, was a movement which was launched at the Bombay session of Congress by Mahatma Gandhi on this day demanding the end of British rule in India.