11 Inspirational Quotes By Aruna Asaf Ali, The Hero Of 1942, Which Will Fill You With A Sense Of National Pride.
When Mahatma Gandhi and the other leaders were arrested during the Quit India Movement, a brave and daring Aruna Asaf Ali took the onus of unfurling the National Flag at the Gowalia Tank Maidan. Here are a few facts about the renowned independence activist.
Prior to becoming involved in the freedom movement, Aruna imparted education at the Gokhale Memorial School in Calcutta.
She followed in the path promulgated by her husband who was a leader in Indian national Congress and joined the revolution.
A follower of Mahatma's principle of non-violence, she took active part in the Dandi March. She unfurled the Tiranga at Gowalia Tank ground to indicate the beginning of Quit India Movement. She was arrested for being an illegal immigrant and it was only after public outrage she was released from prison.
For her act of bravado, she earned the moniker, 'Heroine of 1942' and 'Grand Old Lady'.
To escape imprisonment she went underground but continued contributing to the freedom struggle by editing nationalist magazines and newspapers. Aruna became the first Mayor of Delhi in independent India.
Here are a few quotes of inspiration by the revered social activist.