Vol. 11, Issue 9, Part D (2025)

Abstract
The Quit India Movement of 1942 represented a decisive moment in India’s independence struggle, where communication and morale were critical under conditions of censorship and repression. Amid these challenges, women played a transformative role through the clandestine operation of Congress Radio, led by Usha Mehta. This secret broadcasting initiative disseminated nationalist messages, patriotic songs, and strategic instructions, bypassing colonial censorship and uniting citizens across urban and rural India. Women not only managed technical operations but also ensured secrecy, relocation of equipment, and dissemination of information under constant threat of arrest. Their participation challenged gender norms by positioning women as strategists, communicators, and leaders in a high-risk political and technological domain. The broadcasts sustained the Quit India Movement by reinforcing unity, resilience, and collective participation, while simultaneously reshaping perceptions of women’s agency in nationalist resistance. By examining these contributions, this paper highlights the intersection of gender, communication, and political activism, underscoring how women’s courage and innovation left an enduring legacy in India’s fight for freedom.