Abstract: Quit India Movement was the last movement organised by the Congress party against the British Government. The net result of the movement in Barak valley was that the prominent Congress leaders were arrested. Arun Kumar Chanda was arrested at Calcutta on 9th August, 1942. The arrest of Arun Kumar Chanda created resentment in the valley. The Middle Class leaders organised protest, meetings and demonstration. Arun Kumar Chanda was the first to offer Satyagraha in the Silchar Court compound thrice uttering anti-war slogans in the presence of about 10,000 people. He was arrested and convicted to one year imprisonment and a fine of Rs.100.1While in prison Arun Kumar Chanda came in contact with the famous revolutionary leader of Manipur, Irabat Singh who was deeply touched by his personality, liberal and democratic attitude.2
Key Terms: Quit India Movement, Barak Valley, Middle Class, Satyagraha
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