|
|
1924 |
January |
2 |
Cocanada session of Indian National Congress
concluded. |
|
1924 |
January |
5 |
C.R. Das elected member of Bengal legislative
council. |
|
1924 |
January |
8 |
Gandhiji had severe stomach pain, passed
restless night. |
|
1924 |
January |
12 |
Visited by Srinivasa Sastri in Sasson Hospital.
Operated on by Col. Maddock for appendicitis. |
|
1924 |
January |
14 |
Conveyed thanks to countrymen through Dr.
Phatak for deep affection shown him during ciritcal
period of health. |
|
1924 |
January |
19 |
Gave interview to The Bombay
Chronicle. |
|
1924 |
February |
2 |
In interview to Dilip Kumar Roy, expressed
views on music. |
|
1924 |
February |
4 |
Order of unconditional release of Gandhiji
issued. |
|
1924 |
February |
Before 5 |
Interviewed by editor of Yug Dharma, said he
contemplated writing autobiography. |
|
1924 |
February |
5 |
Release order conveyed at 8 a.m., but continued
to remain in Sasson Hospital. |
|
1924 |
February |
After 5 |
Gave Devdas answers to questions on swaraj from
Drew pearson. |
|
1924 |
February |
On or before 6 |
Sent message to Gujarat vidyapith that his
release was no matter for rejoining but rather for
humility. |
|
1924 |
February |
Before 7 |
In interview to The Bombay Chronicle, expressed
grief that his release was based on grounds of
health. |
|
1924 |
February |
7 |
Issued message to nation through Congress
President that he was not happy over release. |
|
1924 |
February |
12 |
Requested Mahomed Yakub to desist from moving
Assembly resolution recommending award of Nobel Peace
Prize to him. |
|
1924 |
February |
14 |
Issued statement on Class Areas Bill. |
|
1924 |
February |
25 |
Issued statement on Jaiton firing. |
|
1924 |
February |
28 |
Gave interview to Sind deputation consisting of
Jairamdas Doulatram, Kazi Abdul-Rehman, Seth Isserdas
and R.K. Sidhwa. |
|
1924 |
March |
1 |
Sent message of sympathy to Poona citizens’
meeting, held to protest against ban on Horniman’s
return to India. |
|
1924 |
March |
4 |
Issued statement on Akali Movement. |
|
1924 |
March |
On or before 7 |
In message to Delhi Provincial Political
Conference, advised promotion of Hindu-Muslim
unity. |
|
1924 |
March |
9 |
Interviewed by Associated Press on his talks
with Akali deputation. |
|
1924 |
March |
10 |
Addressed students of B.J. Medical School,
Poona. Left Sassoon Hospital; entrained at night for
Bombay. |
|
1924 |
March |
11 |
Arrived in Bombay. Stayed at Narottam Morarji’s
bungalow at Juhu for convalescence. |
|
1924 |
March |
15 |
Issued statement on Potti Sriramulu’s fast for
Harijan entry to temples. |
|
1924 |
March |
17 |
Resumed practice of observing silence every
Monday. |
|
1924 |
March |
19 |
Sent message to Vykom satyagrahis. |
|
1924 |
March |
20 |
Issued statement on Government’s opium
policy. |
|
1924 |
March |
21 |
Addressed party of students and teachers from
Bombay Rashtriya Shala. |
|
1924 |
March |
23 |
Issued second statement on Class Areas
Bill. |
|
1924 |
March |
29 |
Had discussions regarding "No-changers" and
Swarajists with Madan Mohan Malaviya, Lajpat Rai
and Motilal Nehru. |
|
1924 |
March |
Before 30 |
Addressed teachers, members of Managing
Committee and guardians of pupils of National School at
Vile Parle. |
|
1924 |
April |
2 |
Wrote preface to Satyagraha in South
Africa. |
|
1924 |
April |
3 |
Resumed editorship of Young India. Had
interview with Dr. Kitchlew. |
|
1924 |
April |
4 |
Held talks with Madan Mohan Malaviya, Motilal
Nehru and Hakim Ajmat Khan on Hindu-Muslim
unity. |
|
1924 |
April |
6 |
Resumed editorship of Navajivan. |
|
1924 |
April |
6 |
Issued third statement on Class Areas
Bill. |
|
1924 |
April |
11 |
Prepared draft statement in connection with
Council-entry. |
|
1924 |
April |
13 |
Sent Motilal Nehru copy of draft statement on
Council-entry. |
|
1924 |
April |
15 |
Expressed views on Vykom Satyagraha in
interview to The Hindu. |
|
1924 |
April |
23 |
Attended Working Committee meeting. |
|
1924 |
April |
23 |
Srinivasa Sastri called on Gandhiji. |
|
1924 |
April |
24 |
In interview to The Daily Express, gave his
views on swaraj. |
|
1924 |
May |
1 |
Appealed for Hindu help to starving
Moplahs. |
|
1924 |
May |
Before 4 |
Issued statement on Kathiawar Political
Conference. |
|
1924 |
May |
16 |
Gandhiji had discussions with representatives
of Vykom Satyagraha Committee. |
|
1924 |
May |
17 |
Discussions on Vykom satyagraha
continued. |
|
1924 |
May |
27 |
Gandhiji gave interview to The Hindu on Vykom
satyagraha Council-entry. |
|
1924 |
May |
18 |
In first public appearance after release from
jail, presided over Buddha Jayanti celebrations in
Bombay. |
|
1924 |
May |
20 |
discussions with Vykom Satyagraha committee
representatives concluded. |
|
1924 |
May |
22 |
Gandhiji and Swaraj party leaders issued
separate statements on Council-entry. |
|
1924 |
May |
28 |
Gandhiji left Bombay for Ahmedabad. |
|
1924 |
May |
29 |
Returned to Satyagraha Ashram after absence of
26 months. |
|
1924 |
May |
29 |
Young India article analysed Hindu-Muslim
tension; its cause and cure. |
|
1924 |
May |
30 |
Gandhiji gave interview to swatantrya of Nagpur
on Hindu-Muslim question. |
|
1924 |
May |
31 |
Gave interview to Associated Press of
India. |
|
1924 |
June |
3 |
In interview to Swatantrya, dwelt on code of
non-violence and communal disputes in Nagpur. |
|
1924 |
June |
5 |
In interview to The Times of India, expressed
his view of bengal Provincial conference’s
resolution on Gopinath Saha. Sir Michel O’Dwyer
awarded damages with costs, in O’Dwyer-Nair
case. |
|
1924 |
June |
8 |
Gandhiji gave interview to The Hindu, on
Swarajists’ programme, Hindu-Muslim tension, and
impending A.I.C.C. session. |
|
1924 |
June |
10 |
Delivered annual address at Gujarat
Vidyapith. |
|
1924 |
June |
11 |
Sent message to Saurashtra Rajput
Conference. |
|
1924 |
June |
19 |
Published in Young India four resolutions which
he proposed to move at A.I.C.C. meeting. |
|
1924 |
June |
24 |
Gave interview to Associated Press of
India. |
|
1924 |
June |
27 |
Moved first of his four resolutions at A.I.C.C.
session at Ahmedabad. |
|
1924 |
June |
28 |
Addressed A.I.C.C. on the second day of its
session. |
|
1924 |
June |
29 |
Moved his second and third resolutions at
A.I.C.C. |
|
1924 |
June |
30 |
Spoke at informal meeting, after conclusion of
A.I.C.C. session. |
|
1924 |
July |
1 |
Conveyed his impressions of A.I.C.C. in
interview to Associated Press of India. |
|
1924 |
July |
3 |
Made in Young India retrospective study of A.I.C.C
proceedings. |
|
1924 |
July |
11 |
Addressed Gujarat Provincial Congress
Committee. |
|
1924 |
July |
13 |
Communal riots reported from Nagpur. |
|
1924 |
July |
15 |
Communal riots broke out in Delhi. |
|
1924 |
July |
15 |
Sarojini Naidu called on Gandhiji at
Sabarmati. |
|
1924 |
July |
17 |
Young India article gave analysis of ‘an appeal
to the nation’ issued by D.C. Chatterji and
others. |
|
1924 |
July |
End of July |
Devastarting floods in Malabar. |
|
1924 |
August |
1 |
Gandhiji presided over Ahmedabad Conference of
Teachers of National Schools in Gujarat. |
|
1924 |
August |
2 |
Addressed Conference on resolutions before
it. |
|
1924 |
August |
7 |
Gave interview to Associated Press of India on
criticism of his attitude to Malbar
flood-relief. |
|
1924 |
August |
8 |
Spoke at Gujarat Mahavidyalaya,
Ahmedabad. |
|
1924 |
August |
9 |
Wrote to Motilal Nehru regarding the choice of
Congress president at the next session of the
A.I.C.C |
|
1924 |
August |
12 |
Hasrat Mohani released from jail. |
|
1924 |
August |
14 |
In Young India article, Gandhiji argued against
compulsory education. |
|
1924 |
August |
16 |
Gandhiji left Ahmedabad for Delhi in connection
with Hindu-Muslim settlement on communal
riots. |
|
1924 |
August |
17 |
Reached Delhi. |
|
1924 |
August |
17 |
In Navajivan appealed for contributions for
flood relief in Malabar. |
|
1924 |
August |
22 |
Interview to Associated Press of India on
negotiations for a compromise between Hindus and
Muslims. |
|
1924 |
August |
22 |
Gandhiji left Delhi for Ahmedabad en route to
Bombay. |
|
1924 |
August |
23 |
In Ahmedabad spoke at a mass meeting of
labourers. |
|
1924 |
August |
26 |
Spoke in reply to address presented by
Ahmedabad Municipality. |
|
1924 |
August |
28 |
In Young India in "Gulbarga gone Mad" appealed
for Hindu-Muslim unity. |
|
1924 |
August |
29 |
Reached Bombay. |
|
1924 |
August |
29 |
Spoke in reply to address presented by Bombay
Municipal Corporation. |
|
1924 |
August |
30 |
In letter to Motilal Nehru explained the terms
of his ‘full surrender’ and proposed measures to
improve Congress organisation. |
|
1924 |
August |
30 |
Participated in the birth anniversary
celebrations of Dadabhai Naoroji organized by National
Women’s council. |
|
1924 |
August |
31 |
In statement on unity explained his attitude of
"perfect surrender" to Motilal Nehru. |
|
1924 |
August |
31 |
At Excelsior Theatre addressed Parsi Rajakiya
Mandal Meeting for Malabar Flood relief. |
|
1924 |
August |
31 |
At Bombay Provincial Congress Committee meeting
replied to criticism of Spinning Resolution passed
at Ahmedabad. |
|
1924 |
September |
2 |
Visited Khadi Bhandar at Princess
Street. |
|
1924 |
September |
2 |
In the evening gave away prizes at national
Medical College. |
|
1924 |
September |
2 |
At 9 a.m. spoke at meeting of Bombay Provincial
Congress Committee. |
|
1924 |
September |
3 |
Left Bombay for Poona by night train. |
|
1924 |
September |
4 |
In Poona spoke at public meeting. |
|
1924 |
September |
4 |
Visited Servants of India Society. |
|
1924 |
September |
4 |
Spoke at Tilak Mahavidyalaya
convocation. |
|
1924 |
September |
4 |
Advised Congress workers to abdicate power and
take up hand-spinning. |
|
1924 |
September |
5 |
Returned to Bombay en route to
Ahmedabad. |
|
1924 |
September |
5 |
Visited Surat and addressed mass meeting in the
evening. |
|
1924 |
September |
6 |
In letter to Motilal Nehru emphasized decision
not to divide the Congress. |
|
1924 |
September |
6 |
In letter to Rajagopalachari stressed that "we
must abdicate power altogether if we have faith in
our mission". |
|
1924 |
September |
9 - 11 |
riots in Kohat; Hindus were
evacuated. |
|
1924 |
September |
13 |
Gandhiji left Ahmedabad for Delhi in connection
with Hindu-Muslim riots. |
|
1924 |
September |
14 |
Reached Delhi. |
|
1924 |
September |
15 |
In Delhi inaugurated The Hindustan
times |
|
1924 |
September |
17 |
Commenced 21 day fast at Mahomed Ali’s
house. |
|
1924 |
September |
18 |
In a statement released at 2 a.m. described 21
day fast as "penance and prayer". |
|
1924 |
September |
24 |
In statement to the Press on Unity conference
stressed need to evolve "heart-unity" and not just
a "patched-up peace". |
|
1924 |
September |
26 |
Unity Conference in Delhi passed resolution
requesting Gandhiji to give up fast. |
|
1924 |
September |
27 |
Gandhiji rejected Unity Conference
appeal. |
|
1924 |
October |
1 |
Deputation of Bombay women met Gandhiji to
persuade him to give up fast. |
|
1924 |
October |
1 |
Gandhiji’s tribute to Annie Besant on her 78th
birthday was read out at a public meeting in
Bombay. |
|
1924 |
October |
Before 2 |
Gandhiji along with Rabindranath Tagore
appealed to International Opium Conference, Geneva, to
adopt measures for suppression of opium traffic
except for medicinal purposes. |
|
1924 |
October |
8 |
In Delhi at 12 noon, broke his 21 day fast
after making statement on Hindu-Muslim unity. |
|
1924 |
October |
8 |
Mahomed Ali presented Gandhiji with a cow
purchased from a butcher for being sent to
Panjrapole. |
|
1924 |
October |
9 |
In message to the Press Gandhiji sought "prayer
and co-operation of every son and daughter of
India" in his endeavour for unity. |
|
1924 |
October |
16 |
In Young India reiterated necessity of Spinning
Franchise. |
|
1924 |
October |
16 |
In a letter sought Viceroy’s permission to
visit Kohat. |
|
1924 |
October |
20 |
In message asked Transvaal Indians to continue
struggle for honourable existence. |
|
1924 |
October |
23 |
In Young India in "The Law of Love" asked
No-changers to live "on the sufferance of their
fellow-workers, the Swarajists and the
Liberals". |
|
1924 |
October |
28 |
Viceroy refused permission to Gandhiji to visit
Kohat. |
|
1924 |
October |
30 |
In message to U.P. Political Conference,
Gorakhpur, Gandhiji condemned repression in Bengal and
appealed to people to preserve peace. |
|
1924 |
November |
2 |
Left Delhi for Calcutta. |
|
1924 |
November |
6 |
In joint statement with Swaraj Party leaders
announced agreement on concerted action, suspension
of non-co-operation and Spinning
Franchise. |
|
1924 |
November |
6 |
Spoke in reply to Calcutta Corporation address
at Town Hall. |
|
1924 |
November |
7 |
Explained during discussions with No-changers
implications of agreement with Swaraj Party
leaders. |
|
1924 |
November |
7 |
Spoke in reply to Howrah Municipality address
at Howrah Town Hall. |
|
1924 |
November |
7 |
Interview to Associated Press of India on his
agreement with Swaraj Party leaders. |
|
1924 |
November |
7 |
Left for Delhi. |
|
1924 |
November |
10 |
In Delhi, interviewed by Associated Press of
India, informed that Calcutta Agreement would be
submitted to All-party Conference, Bombay, for
final decision. |
|
1924 |
November |
13 |
In Young India explained the Calcutta
Agreement. In letter informed Romain Rolland of the
arrival of Madeleine Slade (Mirabehn) whom he
would help "to become a little bridge between West
and East." |
|
1924 |
November |
13 |
Visited Modern School; addressed students at
Ramjas College. |
|
1924 |
November |
13 |
Attended funeral of Bi-Amma, mother of Ali
Brothers. |
|
1924 |
November |
14 |
In a message to World tomorrow, New York,
described non-violence as the greatest living
force. |
|
1924 |
November |
16 |
Issued statement of Kohat question. |
|
1924 |
November |
Before 17 |
In message to Tamilnad Conference,
Tiruvannamalai, said the spirit of non-violence was
basis of agreement with Swaraj Party
leaders. |
|
1924 |
November |
18 |
Left Delhi for Bombay. |
|
1924 |
November |
20 |
Reached Bombay. |
|
1924 |
November |
21 |
Spoke at Congress Working Committee meeting,
Bombay. |
|
1924 |
November |
21 |
Moved the first resolution on Bengal Ordinance
at All-Party Conference, Bombay. |
|
1924 |
November |
21 |
In interview to Associated Press of India
refuted reports in local newspapers about withdrawal of
Spinning Franchise. |
|
1924 |
November |
22 |
Spoke on unity at All-Party
Conference |
|
1924 |
November |
23 |
At A.I.C.C meeting moved resolution approving
the Calcutta Agreement. |
|
1924 |
November |
23 |
At Chowpatty spoke condoling Bi-Amma’s
death. |
|
1924 |
November |
25 |
Left Bombay for Ahmedabad. |
|
1924 |
November |
26 |
Reached Ahmedabad. |
|
1924 |
November |
30 |
In Ahmedabad, addressed students of Gujarat
National College. |
|
1924 |
December |
4 |
Reached Lahore; conferred with Lajpat rai and
Madan Mohan Malaviya at the former’s
residence. |
|
1924 |
December |
5 |
Reached Amritsar. |
|
1924 |
December |
5 |
In the afternoon spoke at a big diwan in Golden
Temple. In the evening, address public meeting at
Jallianwala Bagh. |
|
1924 |
December |
6 |
At Punjab Provincial Khilafat Conference spoke
in reply to Zafar Ali’s attack on Hindu
leaders. |
|
1924 |
December |
6 |
In Lahore delivered Convocation address at
Punjab Qaumi Vidyapith. |
|
1924 |
December |
7 |
Delivered presidential address at Punjab
Provincial Conference. |
|
1924 |
December |
8 |
At Gandhiji’s instance the representatives of
Khilafat Conference met at Lahore to evolve methods
to strengthen Hindu-Muslim unity. |
|
1924 |
December |
9 |
In speech at Rawalpindi Gandhiji advised Hindu
refugees not to return to Kohat on Government
advice. |
|
1924 |
December |
11 |
Left Rawalpindi in the morning for Ahmedabad,
at Lahore railway Station en route, was interviewed by
The Tribune on Kohat affairs. |
|
1924 |
December |
13 |
Reached Ahmedabad. |
|
1924 |
December |
14 |
In statement to the Press warned people not to
believe unauthenticated reports of his Punjab
speeches. |
|
1924 |
December |
18 |
Left Ahmedabad for Belgaum. |
|
1924 |
December |
20 |
Reached Belgaum. |
|
1924 |
December |
21 |
Spoke in reply to welcome address by the
Belgaum Municipality and the District Board. |
|
1924 |
December |
23 |
In Belgaum, A.I.C.C formed itself into Subjects
Committee with Gandhiji as president and appointed
a sub-committee with 16 members to draft e3
endorsing Calcutta Agreement. |
|
1924 |
December |
24 |
Subjects Committee adopted resolution endorsing
Calcutta Agreement and Spinning Franchise. |
|
1924 |
December |
24 |
Khilafat Conference was held in the Congress
pandal under the presidentship of Dr.
Kitchlew. |
|
1924 |
December |
25 |
In Belgaum at Subjects Committee meeting
Gandhiji appealed to No-changers to have faith in
swarajists. |
|
1924 |
December |
26 |
The Indian National Congress began its 39th
session under Gandhiji’s presidentship. Gandhiji
delivered the presidential address and spoke on the
resolution endorsing Calcutta Agreement. |
|
1924 |
December |
27 |
Spoke at All-India Students’ Conference in the
morning. |
|
1924 |
December |
27 |
At the Congress session spoke on various
resolutions and on Annie Besant’s statement. |
|
1924 |
December |
27 |
The Congress session concluded with a moving
address by Gandhiji first in Hindi and then in
English. |
|
1924 |
December |
27 |
Gandhiji spoke at untouchability
Conference. |
|
1924 |
December |
27 |
Attended Hindu Mahasabha session held in
Congress pandal. |
|
1924 |
December |
28 |
Delivered the presidential address at
Cow-protection Conference. |
|
1924 |
December |
30 |
Spoke at All-India State Conference. |
|
1924 |
December |
31 |
In Bombay at annual session of All-India Muslim
League condemned Natal Boroghs
Ordinance. |
