Significance of 7 August in India’s Freedom Struggle
Swadeshi Movement — 7 August 1905
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The Swadeshi Movement was officially inaugurated on 7 August 1905 in Calcutta, as a direct protest against the British government's decision to partition Bengal. It rapidly grew into a mass campaign promoting Indian self-reliance, urging people to boycott British goods and foster local industries, especially Khadi and village crafts.
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This movement reinvigorated the Indian National Congress and laid the groundwork for future nationalist mobilization.
Later Freedom Events Around Early August
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Though not exactly on the 7th, other significant events in early August shaped the trajectory of India's struggle:
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8 August 1942: The Quit India Movement was launched from Bombay, with Gandhi’s clarion call of “Do or Die”, demanding the British exit India.i
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The very next day, 9 August, Gandhi and senior leaders were arrested, galvanizing nationwide resistance.
Notably, 9 August 1925 saw the daring Kakori Train Robbery, executed by revolutionaries like Ram Prasad Bismil and Chandrashekhar Azad.
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Summary Table
| Date | Event | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 7 August 1905 | Launch of the Swadeshi Movement | Promoted the boycott of British goods and Indian self-reliance |
| 8 August 1942 | Quit India Movement launched | Mass civil disobedience demanding the British exit |
| 9 August 1925 | Kakori Train Robbery | Revolutionary action against colonial rule |
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