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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai marks 84th Anniversary of August Kranti Diwas

Updated On: 09 August, 2026 12:59 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Mumbai observed the 84th anniversary of August Kranti Diwas on Sunday, with political leaders, police personnel, mill workers and citizens paying tribute to freedom fighters at August Kranti Maidan, the historic site of the Quit India Movement. (Pics/Ashish Raje)

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Mumbai on Sunday observed the 84th Anniversary of August Kranti Diwas (Quit India Movement Day), with political leaders, police personnel, mill workers and citizens paying tribute
Mumbai on Sunday observed the 84th Anniversary of August Kranti Diwas (Quit India Movement Day), with political leaders, police personnel, mill workers and citizens paying tribute
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BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde and Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Ashish Shelar paid tribute to the freedom fighters on the occasion

BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde and Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Ashish Shelar paid tribute to the freedom fighters on the occasion

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At August Kranti Maidan, formerly known as Gowalia Tank Maidan, senior political leaders including MLC Sachin Ahir paid his heartfelt tribute

At August Kranti Maidan, formerly known as Gowalia Tank Maidan, senior political leaders including MLC Sachin Ahir paid his heartfelt tribute

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Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Chhagan Bhujbal also paid tribute to the freedom fighters as part of the commemorative events

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Chhagan Bhujbal also paid tribute to the freedom fighters as part of the commemorative events

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Police personnel and mill workers were among those who gathered to honour the sacrifices of the freedom fighters on the 84th anniversary of the Quit India Movement

Police personnel and mill workers were among those who gathered to honour the sacrifices of the freedom fighters on the 84th anniversary of the Quit India Movement

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The August Kranti Movement was launched on August 8, 1942, with Mahatma Gandhi giving the historic "Do or Die" call during the Quit India Movement

The August Kranti Movement was launched on August 8, 1942, with Mahatma Gandhi giving the historic "Do or Die" call during the Quit India Movement

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The Gowalia Tank Maidan in Mumbai holds a special place in India's freedom struggle, as the movement was formally launched from the venue

The Gowalia Tank Maidan in Mumbai holds a special place in India's freedom struggle, as the movement was formally launched from the venue

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The annual observance at August Kranti Maidan serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by freedom fighters and the historic events that contributed to India's independence

The annual observance at August Kranti Maidan serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by freedom fighters and the historic events that contributed to India's independence

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