Tushar Gandhi Detained en Route to Quit India Day
Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, found himself detained by Mumbai Police as he embarked on a meaningful journey to mark Quit India Day. This event took place during a silent march at Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan, where Gandhi intended to pay tribute to the historic day. Gandhi disclosed his unexpected detention at Santa Cruz Police Station, sharing his thoughts on Twitter.
In his tweet, Tushar Gandhi expressed his astonishment, stating, “For the very first time since India gained independence, I have been held at Santa Cruz Police Station as I set out from home to honor the significance of 9th August – Quit India Day. It is noteworthy that my great grandparents, Bapu and Ba, were also apprehended by the British Police on this momentous date.”
Tushar Gandhi claims he has been detained on way to commemorate Quit India day
— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) August 10, 2023
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Tushar Gandhi claims he has been detained on way to commemorate Quit India day
— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) August 10, 2023
https://t.co/xosBumYusL
While the police authorities had not yet issued an official statement, Tushar Gandhi engaged with Twitter users, revealing that the silent march he planned to lead at August Kranti Maidan was perceived by authorities as a potential “threat to law and order.”
Despite the unexpected turn of events, Tushar Gandhi remained resolute in his commitment. He informed his followers that once he gained clearance to depart from the police station, he would proceed to August Kranti Maidan. There, he would fervently observe and commemorate the sacrifices made during the Quit India Movement, paying tribute to the martyrs who fought for India's freedom.
Quit India Day, observed annually on August 9th, commemorates the inception of the Quit India Movement. On this day, the Indian National Congress passed a historic resolution demanding that the British colonial rulers depart from India. Tushar Gandhi, renowned for his activism and literary contributions, continues to uphold the legacy of his great-grandfather, Mahatma Gandhi while striving for justice and freedom.
In a determined spirit, Tushar Gandhi's detention may have momentarily halted his physical presence, but it has not deterred his unwavering commitment to honoring the ideals and sacrifices that shaped India's history.
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