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1925

 Month

Day

 

 

1925

January

1

In Young India answered  M.N. Roy’s criticism of his article "Bolshevism or Discipline?".

1925

January

2

Spoke at Dohad and at  Godhra.

1925

January

8

In Bhavnagar delivered  the presidential address at the Third Kathiawar Political Conference

1925

January

9

The Kathiawar  Political Conference concluded with a speech by Gandhiji.

1925

January

9

At Samaldas College  Gandhiji spoke on the duty of students.

1925

January

14

In Ahmedabad, spoke at  Gujarat Provincial Conference meeting.

1925

January

14

Delivered the  convocation address at Gujarat Vidyapith.

1925

January

15

In Young India summarized  instructions regarding working of Spinning Franchise.

1925

January

16

At Sojitra, Gandhiji  addressed Conference of women and Antyajas. Proceeded to Bardoli.

1925

January

17

Addressed mass meeting  at Bardoli.

1925

January

18

Spoke at Kaliparaj Conference at Vedchhi.

1925

January

19

Left Surat for  Ahmedabad.

1925

January

20

Reached Ahmedabad.

1925

January

23

At Delhi, presided  over the meeting of the All-Party Conference Committee to consider the appointment of a  sub-committee to draw up a plan for swaraj and Hindu-Muslim unity.

1925

January

24

A sub-committee with  Gandhiji as President and Motilal Nehru as General Secretary was appointed by the  All-Party conference committee.

1925

January

26

The Viceroy disallowed  Motilal Nehru’s bill to repeal the Bengal Ordinance.

1925

January

27

Commenting on the  Viceroy’s speech, Gandhiji told pressmen at Delhi that Indian opinion was unanimous  in condemning the Bengal Ordinance.

1925

February

3

Left Delhi for  Rawalpindi.

1925

February

4

Reached Rawalpindi,  with Shaukat Ali to enquire into the Kohat disturbances.

1925

February

5

At Rawalpindi,  addressed the Hindu Refugees of Kohat.

1925

February

5

In the Legislative  Assembly, a resolution for the supression of the Bengal Ordinance by an Act was passed.

1925

February

6

At Rawalpindi,  Gandhiji examined Ahmed Gul, Khilafat Secretary, and Kamaj Jailane, a zamindar, regarding  the Kohat riots and reocrded their evidence.

1925

February

7

Left Rawalpindi.

1925

February

8

Reached Delhi. Met  leaders.

1925

February

9

Reached Ahmedabad.

1925

February

9

Sent a wire to the  Viceroy, asking for permission to visit Kohat in the beginning of March.

1925

February

10

At Sabarmati Ashram,  spoke to the inmates on conversions of Hindus in Kohat.

1925

February

11

Visited Anklav, Borsad  and Bhadran; addressed meetings.

1925

February

12

Received a welcome  address from the Bhadran Seva Mandal.

1925

February

12

Spoke at Virsad.

1925

February

13

Addressed a meeting at  Palej.

1925

February

13

Reached Ahmedabad.

1925

February

13

The Viceroy sent a  telegram disallowing Gandhiji’s proposed tour of Kohat.

1925

February

15

The Kathiawar tour  commenced. A special durbar was held at Rajkot to honour Gandhiji. Thakore Saheb  Lakhijiraj presented a welcome address on behalf of the Representative Assembly. Gandhiji  in reply stressed the programme of khadi and climination of un

1925

February

19

Reached Porbunder from  Rajkot.

1925

February

19

Sent a telegram to the  Viceroy repeating his request for permission to visit Kohat in order to assist the  Government.

1925

February

19

Replied to an address  of Porbunder citizens. Spoke at a meeting of Antyajas.

1925

February

20

Reached Wankaner.

1925

February

21

Reached Wadhwan.

1925

February

21

Visited an Antyaja enclave. Spoke at public meeting. Inaugurated a Bal Mandir.

1925

February

22

Reached Ahmedabad.

1925

February

22

Stressed the need for  prohibition in the Kathiawar States in an interview to A.P.I.

1925

February

22

The Viceroy in a  telegram reiterated his decision not to allow Gandhiji to visit Kohat.

1925

February

22

Acharya Gidwani was  released on the suspension of his sentence.

1925

February

23

Gandhiji sent a  congratulatory telegram to Acharya Gidwani.

1925

February

23

Wrote to Shaukat Ali  regarding their differences on Kohat affairs and suggested that the whole matter be  examined by Hakim Ajmal Khan or Dr. Ansari.

1925

February

25

Blessed Dahyabhai  Patel and the bride at their marriage at the Ashram.

1925

February

26

In Young India article,  criticized the Kohat settlement but ruled out civil resistance.

1925

February

27

Reached Delhi.

1925

March

1

Presided over the  meeting of the All-Party Conference Committee’s sub-committee on Hindu-Muslim unity  at Raisina Hostel, Delhi. The sub-committee adjourned sine die.

1925

March

2

Gandhiji and Motilal  Nehru issued a joint statement explaining the reasons for the sub-committee’s  adjournment. Gandhiji replied to the questions of Sten Konow, a Norwegian Indologist.

1925

March

4

Lord Reading’s  visit to England for consultations with the Secretary of State for India announced.

1925

March

5

Gandhiji reached  Bombay on way to Vykom.

1925

March

5

In interview to Press,  said Hindu-Muslim unity was inevitable.

1925

March

7

Reached Madras.

1925

March

7

Gave interview to Swadesamitran,  Free Press of India, and Swarajya representatives.

1925

March

7

The Madras Corporation  presented a welcome address.

1925

March

7

Spoke at mass meeting  at Tilak Ghat explaining his Vykom mission. Left for Vykom.

1925

March

8

Reached Ernakulam.

1925

March

8

Received a welcome  address from the Ernakulam Municipal Corporation.

1925

March

8

Reached Cochin.

1925

March

8

Addressed a mass  meeting on Cochin beach.

1925

March

10

At Vykom, attended  morning prayers with the satyagrahis. Held discussions with the Commissioner of Police  trivendrum, V.V.S. Aiyer of the Tamil Gurukul and the caste Hindu oppositionists.

1925

March

10

Addressed a public  meeting on the vykom satyagraha; received an address from the Ezhavas of  Ambalapuzha.

1925

March

11

Spoke to the inmates  of Satyagraha Ashram on the duty of satyagrahis.

1925

March

11

Left Vykom.

1925

March

11

Reached Allepey.

1925

March

12

Reached Quilon.

1925

March

12

Spoke on the Vykom  satyagraha in reply to a welcome address presented by the quilon Municipality.

1925

March

12

Wrote in Young  India answering Romain Rolland on swadeshi; explained his views on birth-control.

1925

March

13

At Varkalai, received  a welcome address from the Ezhavas and other untouchables at Sivagiri Hall.

1925

March

13

Reached Trivandrum.

1925

March

13

Replied to a  students’ address at the Science College. Met members of the royal family and the  Dewan of Travancore.

1925

March

13

Several public bodies  presented welcome address at a mammoth meeting at the Cantonment Maidan.

1925

March

14

The Municipal Council  of Trivendrum presented a welcome address at the Victoria Jubilee town Hall. Gandhiji  complimented the Travancore Council on passing resolution on spinning.

1925

March

14

Addressed students of  the Law College, Trivendrum.

1925

March

14

Visited Cape Comorin  and Nagercoil.

1925

March

15

left Trivendrum for  Vykom.

1925

March

15

Reached Kottayam. The  Kottayam Municipality and the Hindi students presented welcome address.

1925

March

16

Gandhiji Vykom.

1925

March

17

Indanthurithi  Nambudiri, a spokesman of the caste Hindus, gave Gandhiji a copy of Shankara Smriti.

1925

March

17

Gandhiji discussed the  future of satyagraha with members of the Kerala Provincial Congress Committee.

1925

March

17

Addressed the Pulayas at Satyagraha Ashram.

1925

March

17

Left Vykom.

1925

March

18

Reached Parur.

1925

March

18

The citizens of Parur  and others presented welcome address. At Alwaye, Gandhiji spoke at the Union Christian  College and the Advaita Ashram.

1925

March

18

Reached Trichur at 2  p.m.

1925

March

18

Addressed were  presented by the Trichur Municipality and the nambudiri Yogakshema Sabha.

1925

March

18

Gandhiji visited the  ex-Maharaja of Cochin.

1925

March

18

Wrote to the Police  Commissioner, Trivandrum, in connection with removal of barriers and the lifting of  prohibition order.

1925

March

19

Reached Podanur.

1925

March

19

The railway workers  presented an address.

1925

March

19

At Tirupur, Gandhiji  received a welcome address from the townsmen and the Municipal Council.

1925

March

21

Reached Pudupalayam.

1925

March

21

Spoke at a  villagers’ meeting and replied to the welcome address of the Coimbatore District  Sengunthar Mahajana Sangham.

1925

March

21

At Tiruchengode,  received an address from the Congress Committee and the Tiruchengode Union.

1925

March

22

Reached Madras.

1925

March

22

Was honoured by the  Madras social Service League.

1925

March

22

Witnessed a spinning  demonstration and spoke at a women’s meeting at triplicane.

1925

March

22

Unveiled Kasturiranga  Iyengar’s portrait at the Hindu office.

1925

March

23

The commissioner of  Police, Trivandrum, sent a telegram to Gandhiji, agreeing to the withdrawal of prohibitory  order from April 7.

1925

March

24

Gandhiji conveyed to  the Police Commissioner his acceptance of the latter’s proposals. Released the  correspondence to the Press.

1925

March

24

At Madras, the  Triplicane Urban Co-operative Society, the Madras Ayurvedic Pharmacy and the Hindi Prachar  Samiti presented welcome address.

1925

March

24

Gandhiji spoke to  temperance workers at Gokhale Hall and addressed students of the Women’s Christian  College.

1925

March

24

Several public bodies  presented addresses at a public meeting at Tilak Ghat. Yakub Hasan presided.

1925

March

24

Gandhiji received a  welcome address from the directors and Swarajya.

1925

March

26

Reached Bombay.

1925

March

26

Explained the success  of his Vykom mission in an interview to The Bombay Chronicle.

1925

March

26

Addressed a  women’s meeting; received an address presented by the depressed classes.

1925

March

26

Witnessed a spinning  competition organized by the Bombay Provincial Congress Committee.

1925

March

26

Opened the Congress  house at Girgam.

1925

March

26

Left for Ahmedabad.

1925

March

26

Young India published  the findings of Gandhiji and Shaukat Ali on Kohat riots.

1925

March

29

In a manifesto, C.R.  Das explained the swaraj party’s stand on repression, violence and co-operation with  the Government.

1925

March

29

In Navajivan article,  Gandhiji appealed to people to fast, spin and propagate khadi during the National Week.

1925

April

1

Left Ahmedabad for  Botad on a tour of Kathiawr.

1925

April

2

Visited Madhada, Dhasa  and Bagasara; spoke at meetings.

1925

April

3

At Palitana, visited  the Jain shrines and replied to an address of welcome.

1925

April

3

Discussions with  Munishri Karpurvijay on spinning by sadhus.

1925

April

5

Spoke at Lathi.

1925

April

6

Spoke at a public  meeting at Mangrol and replied to objections of orthodox Hindus to sitting with the Antyajas.

1925

April

6 - 13

National Week  celebrations.

1925

April

9

In Young India, Gandhiji  answered a revolutionary’s arguments in favour of violence.

1925

April

10

The Earl of Lytton  took charge as acting Viceroy for four months.

1925

April

11

Gandhiji reached  Bombay after Kathiawar tour.

1925

April

11

Interview to The  Bombay Chronicle on dissensions in the Congress.

1925

April

13

Spoke at a public  meeting organized by the Bombay Provincial Congress Committee to observe the Jallianwala  Bagh Day.

1925

April

15

Spoke at meetings in  Karadi, Gamdevi and Amalsad.

1925

April

16

Visited the Gurukul at  Supa and addressed the brahmacharis.

1925

April

16

Reached Navsari. Spoke  at a meeting of Parsis.

1925

April

16

In Young India article  said he would follow the wishes of the majority in the Congress.

1925

April

18

The Jambusar  Municipality presented him an address of welcome.

1925

April

18

At Broach, Gandhiji  received a welcome by the District Local Board, and addressed a public meeting at the  Victoria Memorial Clock Tower.

1925

April

23

Reached Tithal for  convalescence after an attack of malaria.

1925

April

27

Left Tithal for  Bombay.

1925

April

27

Reached Bombay on way  to Calcutta for the Bengal Provincial Conference at Faridpur.

1925

April

28

At Madhav Bagh spoke  at the All-India Cow-Protection Conference where the constitution of the All-India  Cow-Protection Association was adopted.

1925

April

29

Gave interview to the  special correspondent of New India on the Commonwealth of India Bill.

1925

April

29

Left Bombay.

1925

April

30

Reached Nagpur en  route to Calcutta.

1925

May

1

Gandhiji arrived in  Calcutta.

1925

May

1

Gave interview to  Associated Press of India.

1925

May

1

Spoke at public  meeting in Mirzapur Park.

1925

May

2

Inaugurated Industrial  Exhibition at Faridpur.

1925

May

2

Addressed All-India  Hindu Sammelan.

1925

May

2

Spoke at Bengal  Provincial Young Men’s Conference.

1925

May

3

Addressed Conference  of Muslims.

1925

May

3

Received address from  students and Faridpur Municipal Corporation.

1925

May

3

Spoke at Bengal  Provincial Conference, presided over by C.R. Das.

1925

May

4

Attended Provincial  Conference at Faridpur.

1925

May

5

Visited Prabartak  Ashram, Chandernagore.

1925

May

6

Called on Sir  Surendranath Banerjea.

1925

May

6

Laid foundation-stone  of Ashtanga Ayurveda Vidyalaya Hospital building.

1925

May

7

Greeted Tagore on  birthday eve.

1925

May

7

Presided over Buddha  Jayanti function at Buddh Vihara, Calcutta.

1925

May

7

Started on tour of  East Bengal.

1925

May

8

Spoke at Lohagunj  (Dacca) and received purse of rs.5,000/-.

1925

May

8

Addressed public  meeting at Malikanda.

1925

May

9

Visited National  School at Dighirpur. Received address from Union Board at public meeting.

1925

May

9

Addressed workers at  Taltola.

1925

May

9

Spoke at Malkhanagar.  Gave interview to Associated Press of India.

1925

May

10

Addressed  Merchants’ Association, Puranbazar.

1925

May

10

Received address and  spoke at public meeting at Chandpur. Visited National School, Chandpur.

1925

May

Before 12

In interview to  Hardayal Nag, denied differences on basic issues with Swarajists.

1925

May

12

Arrived at Chittagong  in the morning.

1925

May

12

Spoke at public  meeting.

1925

May

13

Addressed  students’ and traders’ meetings.

1925

May

13

Lord Meston was  elected Chairman of the Joint Indian Committee of both Houses of British Parliament.

1925

May

14

At Noakhali, Gandhiji  addressed public meeting and women’s meeting.

1925

May

14

Gave interview to  deputation of teachers.

1925

May

15

At Comilla, received  address at public meeting; addressed students.

1925

May

15

Visited Abhoy Ashram,  Comilla.

1925

May

15

Spoke at workers of  Vikrampur; declared himself against formation of organization separate from Congress.

1925

May

16

Spoke at women’s  meeting, Comilla.

1925

May

17

At public meeting,  Decca, urged people to conduct their business in mother tongue or Hindi.

1925

May

17

Laid foundation stone  of National College Hospital at Shyampur.

1925

May

19

At Mymensingh,  addressed meeting of women.

1925

May

19

Spoke at meeting held  in Maharaja’s palace.

1925

May

19

Addressed gathering of  zamindars.

1925

May

21

At Dinajpur, advised  untouchables not to get restive about their condition.

1925

May

21

Addressed public  meeting.

1925

May

21

Spoke to students.

1925

May

21

Gave interview to  local landholders.

1925

May

22

Spoke at workers  school, Bogra.

1925

May

22

Addressed public  meeting.

1925

May

22

At Taloda, visited  P.C. Ray’s khadi centre.

1925

May

25

In message to Forward, emphasized need to advance the spinning-wheel programme.

1925

May

28

Back in Calcutta,  exhorted youth to visit villages and work with masses.

1925

May

29

Arrived at Bolpur;  drove to Santiniketan.

1925

May

30

Met Tagore; explained  charkha and khaddar programme.

1925

May

31

Spoke to students of  Santiniketan.

1925

May

31

Discussed Anglo-Indian  question with Dr. Moreno.

1925

June

3

Arrived in Darjeeling;  stayed with C.R.Das.

1925

June

6

Spoke to missionary  women at Darjeeling.

1925

June

10

At Jalpaiguri,  exhorted merchants and businessmen to utilize their wealth and talent for country’s  welfare.

1925

June

11

Spoke to students at  Nawabganj.

1925

June

12

Visited Bijhari school  at Upashi (Dist. Nawabganj). At Bhojeswar, addressed meeting.

1925

June

13

Addressed public  meeting, visited Public Library at Madaripur.

1925

June

14

At Barisal addressed  public meeting.

1925

June

14

Visited Oxford Mission  weaving shed; said the only supplementary occupation could be spinning, not weaving.

1925

June

16

C.R. Das died at  Darjeeling.

1925

June

17

Gandhiji received at  Khulna news of Das’s death.

1925

June

17

Paid tribute to C.R.  Das at public meeting.

1925

June

18

Attended C.R.  Das’s funeral in Calcutta.

1925

June

22

Issued appeal for  Deshbandhu Memorial Fund.

1925

June

23

Attended meeting at  Municipal Market, Calcutta.

1925

June

23

Gave interviews to The  Stateman and The Searchlight.

1925

June

24

In interview to The  Englishman , denied rift in Swaraj Party. Declared intention to stay in Calcutta A  month longer.

1925

June

26

Presided at Gujarati  residents’ meeting to mourn the death of Das.

1925

June

28

Appealed through Navajivan for meeting throughout country on July 1, the Shraddha Day of Das, and for  taking the spinning pledge.

1925

June

30

Presided over  condolence meeting at University Institute, Calcutta.

1925

June

30

Principal S.K. Rudra  died.

1925

July

1

Gandhiji attended Shraddha rites of Das.

1925

July

1

Spoke at public  meeting; at women’s meeting received gold bangles and cash for Das Memorial Fund.

1925

July

2

Bakr-Id day  riots broke out in Kidderpore, Calcutta. Gandhiji, with Abul Kalam Azad, visited trouble  spots, pacified both communities.

1925

July

2

In interview to  Associated Press of India, put blame on Hindus.

1925

July

4

Visited Indian  Institute at Kharagpur; later addressed mammoth meeting at Indian Recreation Ground,  pleaded for Hindu-Muslim unity.

1925

July

5

Resumed publishing his History of Satyagraha in South Africa in Navajivan, interrupted because of fast and  other reasons.

1925

July

7

At Midnapur, addressed  students’, women’s and public meetings.

1925

July

9

At Swarajist  Councillors’ meeting, urged J.M. Sen Gupta’s election as Mayor.

1925

July

12

At Rajshahi, visited  Public Library, addressed public meeting.

1925

July

16

Spoke at Swaraj Party  General Council meeting attended by Motilal Nehru and others.

1925

July

17

At Swaraj Party  General Council meeting said if Swarajists. Insisted on abolition of spinning franchise he  would accede to the demand but would resign from Congress Presidentship.

1925

July

19

Wrote to Motilal  Nehru, personally absolving him from Belgaum Pact.

1925

July

Before 24

Addressing Marwari  Agarwal Conference at Calcutta, deprecated child-marriage.

1925

July

24

Spoke at the  University Institute meeting on Kristodas pal’s death anniversary.

1925

July

24

Addressed European  Association meeting at Grand Hotel, Calcutta.

1925

July

27

In message to Forward commended spinning and khaddar to honour the memory of Lokamanya Tilak.

1925

July

28

Addressed Christian  missionaries at Y.M.C.A., Calcutta.

1925

July

29

Spoke at meeting of  Anglo-Indians at Wellesley Square.

1925

July

31

Spoke at Calcutta  public meeting.

1925

August

Before 1

In Calcutta, Gandhiji  gave interview to The Englishman.

1925

August

1

On death-anniversary  of Tilak, in A speech exhorted people to work for swaraj through khaddar and spinning.

1925

August

4

Spoke at meeting of  Indian Christians.

1925

August

6

visited Krishnath  Colleg