'Leave' movement

World War II began in 1939. The British government, against the wishes of the Indians, sided with India in the war on the side of England. . To condemn this, the National Assembly started a personal satyagraha movement. Acharya Vinoba Bhave was selected as the first Satyagrahi in this movement. After that many Satyagrahi S joined the movement. The British wanted the full cooperation of the Indians for the war. The National Assembly refused to extend such full cooperation without establishing a national government in India. The British rejected this demand of the National Assembly. This created an anti-British atmosphere in India.

In the convention held on 8th August 1942 in Mumbai, a resolution was tabled to 'Leave'. The National Assembly blew the trumpet of the fight against the British monarchy. Addressing the people at the convention, Gandhiji conveyed the message 'Karenge ya marenge' and said that from this moment on, Indians should consider themselves independent. In the pursuit of freedom, we must either succeed or make sacrifices. The 'Leave' resolution was approved by the National Assembly by a huge majority. Gandhiji's speech overwhelmed the Indian people and prepared them for the last struggle for independence.

'Leave' movement:

The government was ready to suppress the agitation even before it started. On the morning of August 9, prominent leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Maulana Azad, Vallabhbhai Patel, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, etc. were imprisoned. Hundreds of activists were arrested across the country in connection with the 'Leave' movement. The government had hoped that the agitation would subside, but it turned out to be a fallacy.

The arrest of key leaders sparked a mass movement against the government across the country. Meetings were held everywhere, marches were started, strikes were called. Demonstrations were held. Everywhere there was a demand that the British should leave India.

The movement included women, students, farmers, dalits, tribals, workers etc. In Nandurbar, school children marched with tricolors. Announced 'Leave'. Students Shirish Kumar, Laldas, Dhansukhlal, Ghanshyam and Shashidhar were killed in the firing on the procession.

Rankandan started literally between the police and the people all over the country. Farmers and tribals did not hesitate to oppose the British. They seized police posts in some rural areas and seized weapons. At the same time, with the inspiration of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj, the people staged huge agitations at Yavali, Chimur and Ashti.

Government offices, schools and colleges were flooded. School children also marched. There were slogans like 'Vande Mataram', 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'. It was now impossible for the British government to rule. The government arrested the leaders.

Underground movement:

Around this time, some leaders went underground and organized an anti-government movement. Jaiprakash Narayan, Dr. Rammanohar Lohia, Achutrao Patwardhan, Sucheta Kripalani, Sane Guruji, S. M. Joshi and others were included in it. They formed squads of youth. The teams secretly printed leaflets, operated radio stations, cut telephone wires, and so on. This underground movement even reached the peasantry.

Usha Mehta took over the responsibility of running the underground radio station in Mumbai. Aruna Asfali remained underground and led the movement.

Jaiprakash Narayan

usha mehta 

aruna asfali

Counter government:

During this period, the influence of the movement increased in some parts of India. The people took charge of the place. He collected land revenue and appointed panchayats. Established a counter-government of the people. Such counter-governments were established at Midnapore in Bengal, Purnia in Bihar and Satara in Maharashtra.

The Indians carried out the agitation fearlessly with the determination of 'Karenge Ya Marenge'. The fear of the British in the minds of the people disappeared.

Krantisinha Nana Patil