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Write about the Session of Indian National Congress held in Mumbai in August 1942.

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1. On 14th July, 1942 the Congress Working Committee passed the Quit India Resolution at Wardha. 

2. It warned the British government of launch of a non-violent struggle for India’s independence. 

3. With this background, Quit India Session of the Indian National Congress began at Gowalia Tank (Kranti Maidan) in Mumbai on 7th August, 1942. 

4. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad presided over this session. 

5. The resolution passed at Wardha § session was finally approved in the Mumbai session.

6. On 8th August, Quit India Resolution, moved by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was passed with an overwhelming majority. 

7. Congress decided to launch a nationwide non-violent movement under the leadership of Gandhiji. 

8. Gandhiji gave inspiring message of ‘Do or Die’ to the people and appealed them to be ready to sacrifice for the nation.



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