February – Visit of Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek of China (Commander of Allied forces for Asia China sector) amidst impending pressure of Japanese attack on Burma. Meets Congress top leaders to seek India's participation in war.
8 Mar – Japanese army enters Rangoon. British necessity to break Indian political deadlock.
22 Mar – Arrival of The Cripps mission, proposals /declaration made public on 30 Mar but are rejected by Congress and all other parties except Muslim League.[1]
14 July- Wardha working committee meeting reiterated demand for Britons leaving India.
8 August – Quit India resolution was passed by the Bombay session of the AICC, which led to the start of a historical civil disobedience movement across India.
9 August – Indian leader, Mohandas Gandhi is arrested in Bombay by British forces.
