‘The Quit India Movement made Independence of India as the only agenda of the National Movement. It proved that there could be no retreat and future negotiations could only be on the manner of the transfer of power.’

With reference to the above statement, enlist the impact of the Quit India Movement.

Impact of the Quit India Movement —

1. It revealed the intensity of nationalist sentiment and the people's readiness for struggle and sacrifice on a large scale.
2. It made it clear that British rule could not continue without Indian consent, forcing the issue of independence to the forefront.
3. The movement saw widespread participation from all sections of society—students, workers, peasants, women, and the youth.
4. It strengthened the Congress Socialist Party because of its heroic role in the movement. It's leader Jai Prakash Narayan became a legendary figure.
5. Most importantly, it firmly established complete independence as the non-negotiable goal of the freedom struggle.