Direct Action Day
On August 16, 1946, the Muslim League declared a “Direct Action Day” to protest against the proposed federal system of government. The day turned violent, leading to communal riots in Calcutta (now Kolkata) and other parts of India, resulting in the deaths of thousands of people.
CBSE Class 8 History Chapter 9 – The Making Of National Movement : 1870s-1947
The August Movement, also known as the Quit India Movement, was a watershed moment in the Indian National Movement. It was on 8th August 1942 civil disobedience action that demanded an end to British rule in India. Mahatma Gandhi led the movement, which was a vital step toward India’s freedom.