The Quit India Movement of 1942 was one of India's most iconic and historic national movements, uniting the country in a cohesive, collective effort to demand independence from British rule. The call to 'Quit India' was heard in various ways, but one of the most potent was through processions. The arrest of Gandhi and other influential leaders on 10th August 1942, shortly after the movement's inception, served as the backdrop for these processions in various districts of Assam.
For instance, in Kaliabor town in the Nagaon district of Assam, on 12th August 1942, over nine thousand people, including many women, carried out a huge procession. They marched around Kaliabor, beginning from Jakhalabandha's Central District Congress Committee office. Thanuram Bhuiya, Mohendra Nath Hazarika, Ganesh Chandra Borthakar, Dandiram Baruah, and others led the procession. The British authorities arrested Thanuram Bhuiya from his home that very night.
The procession in Kaliabor during the Quit India Movement symbolized the strength, spirit and courage of the people of Kaliabor in the face of a formidable foe. Furthermore, their unshakable tenacity and commitment to the cause sent a powerful message to the British administration that they would no longer tolerate British dominance and would go to any length to secure the freedom of their country.
Source: Indian Culture Portal