|
|
1926 |
January |
3 |
In Navajivan announced decision voluntarily to
retire for one year from public work to stay at and
attend to the Ashram and to have rest. |
|
1926 |
January |
7 |
In Young India under "Notes" commended Andrews’
activities and Bishop fisher’s pamphlet in the
cause of South African Indians. |
|
1926 |
January |
9 |
In message to The Bombay Chronicle and in a
letter, welcomed Horniman on arrival in India. |
|
1926 |
January |
14 |
In Young India wrote on "Vykom Satyagraha", its
ultimate objective-temple-entry. |
|
1926 |
January |
19 |
Boro Dada Dwijendranath Tagore passed
away. |
|
1926 |
January |
21 |
Issued statement on Gandhi-Smuts Agreement of
1914 to Associated Press of India. |
|
1926 |
February |
21 |
Issued appeal to Travancore Government
regarding temple-entry |
|
1926 |
February |
28 |
In Young India wrote on the South African
question. |
|
1926 |
February |
2 |
Signed Satyagraha Ashram Trust-deed. |
|
1926 |
February |
10 |
Turned down request by North American Nesspaper
alliance to write memoirs. |
|
1926 |
February |
11 |
In Young India article "From Sweden", Gandhiji
explained the significance of his programme of
non-violent non-co-operation and the movement for
abolition of untouchability. |
|
1926 |
February |
11 |
In Young India, described the Asiatic bill as a
"Breach of Faith." |
|
1926 |
February |
14 |
In interview with South African Deputation in
Ahmedabad, assured them of his readiness to go to South
Africa if necessary. |
|
1926 |
February |
18 |
In Young India in "Topic of the Hour" and "From
Bad to Worse" commented on the injustice of the
South African bill and the remedy of ‘self help’
and ‘satyagraha’. |
|
1926 |
February |
25 |
In Young India in "Our Humiliation" criticized
Viceroy’s acceptance of Dr. Malan’s proposal that
the Government of India place evidence before the Select
Committee only through the Paddison
Deputation. |
|
1926 |
February |
27 |
Motilal Nehru came to Ahmedabad for discussion
with Gandhiji. |
|
1926 |
March |
11 |
Sent message to Swami Shraddhanandji’s weekly,
The Liberator. |
|
1926 |
March |
11 |
In letter to Shri Chunilal, sent message to
convention on cow-protection. |
|
1926 |
March |
12 |
Sent message on the spinning-wheel to
Hindustani, Lahore. |
|
1926 |
March |
15 |
In letter to A.A. Paul, explained his attitude
regarding invitation to him to visit China. |
|
1926 |
March |
17 |
In interview to Katherine Mayo, expressed his
views on exploitation by the West, the economies of
the spinning-wheel, the blot of untouchability,
the injustice of British rule in India, etc. |
|
1926 |
March |
17 |
In letter to Dr. Satya Pal, sent message for
the "Phulwari" commending the bravery of the Sikh
people. |
|
1926 |
March |
17 |
In letter to Dr. B.C. Roy, sent message to
Basanti Devi on opening ceremony by Tagore of
Chittaranjan Seva Sadan. |
|
1926 |
March |
18 |
In Young India article "Difference in Degree",
described the racial and colour problem in South
Africa as "a tremendous world problem". |
|
1926 |
March |
18 |
In letter to J.H. Reinhold, permitted him to
translate writings in Young India. |
|
1926 |
March |
20 |
In letter to Lala Lajpat Rai, explained his
attitude to invitations to visit America and
Finland. |
|
1926 |
March |
21 |
Spoke at annual function of National Music
Association, Ahmedabad. |
|
1926 |
March |
26 |
In letter to Katherine Mayo, analysing the
causes of Indian poverty, underlined the importance of
hand-spinning as the remedy therefore. |
|
1926 |
March |
27 |
In letter to R.D. Tata, wrote of the latter’s
promised donation of one lac spindles and taklis during
Gandhiji’s visit to Jamshedpur. |
|
1926 |
March |
28 |
In Navajivan article, answered "some Questions
on Religious Issues". |
|
1926 |
April |
1 |
In Young India article "My Political
Programme", emphasized, in reply to American friends,
the spinning-wheel as his programme besides unity,
and abolition of untouchability and of revenue
from drink and drugs. |
|
1926 |
April |
1 |
Sent message on abolition of untouchability to
a meeting at Trivendrum. |
|
1926 |
April |
4 |
In Navajivan, wrote on "Brahmacharya",
"Satyagraha Week", "Hill Tribes" and All-India
Deshbandhu Memorial". |
|
1926 |
April |
8 |
Sent a message to Mysore lawyers’ Conference at
Tumkur. |
|
1926 |
April |
8 |
Wrote a foreword to Hemendra Babu’s life of
Deshbandhu. |
|
1926 |
April |
8 |
In Young India article "Objections Considered",
explained the case for the spinning-wheel in reply
to Babu Bhagwandas. |
|
1926 |
April |
11 |
Wrote a message on Jallianwala bagh Day in
response to request from Sarojini Naidu. |
|
1926 |
April |
11 |
In letter to G.D. Birla, wrote on the communal
riots in Calcutta. |
|
1926 |
April |
13 |
In letter to K.T. Paul on the subject of his
visit to Y.M.C.A. World Convention in finland, explained
his conditions in the matter of his dress and
diet, his preference for "heart to heart
conversations" over "speech-making", etc. |
|
1926 |
April |
15 |
In Young India article "Pandit Nehru and
Khaddar", replied to The Times of India which had
used "not only insulting" but also "highly
misleading" language. |
|
1926 |
April |
15 |
In Young India, wrote a long review of the book
"The Takli Teacher". |
|
1926 |
April |
18 |
Issued statement to Press on postponement of
Mussoorie visit. |
|
1926 |
April |
20 |
In letter to Satis Chandra Das Gupta and Kaka
Kalelkar, explained how and why Mussoorie visit was
cancelled. |
|
1926 |
April |
21 |
Was present at discussions among Motilalji,
Jayakar, Kelkar, Aney, Moonje, Lala Lajpat Rai,
Sarojini Naidu and others at the conference
convened by Pandit Motilal Nehru for framing
agreed conditions for responsive co-operation with
Government. |
|
1926 |
April |
22 |
In Young India article "Drink, Drugs and
Devil", advocated total prohibition in India. |
|
1926 |
April |
22 |
In interview, clarified his attitude to Royal
Commission on Agriculture, as a confirmed
non-co-operator, while accepting Governor’s
invitation to discuss problems on agriculture at
Mahabaleshwar. |
|
1926 |
April |
23 |
Wrote to Romain Rolland, introducing Jawaharlal
and his wife. |
|
1926 |
April |
24 |
In letter to S.C. Sen, discussed the process of
"the growing revelation of truth". |
|
1926 |
April |
24 |
In letter to P.M. Seth, expressed his views on
widow-remarriage. |
|
1926 |
April |
24 |
In letter to Amritlal, expressed his views on
life insurance as betraying "a measure of lack of faith
in God". |
|
1926 |
April |
24 |
In letter to Thakkar Bapa, commended exclusive
devotion to the two missions, "the service of Antyajas
and Bhils". |
|
1926 |
April |
24 |
In letter to Ramu Thakkar, reiterated his faith
in Ramanama and charkha. |
|
1926 |
April |
25 |
In Navajivan article "Abolish Marriage", in
reply to a correspondent, expressed his views in
support of marriage against advocates of free
love. |
|
1926 |
April |
27 |
In letter to S. Srinivasa Iyengar, expressed
confidentially his strong views against Council
programme. |
|
1926 |
April |
29 |
In Young India, article "South Africa",
congratulated the Government of India on the diplomatic
victory gained in South Africa in the cause of the
Indian claim. The Areas Reservation Bill being
postponed and a conference agreed upon. |
|
1926 |
May |
29 |
In Young India note on "The Good Samaritan",
paid a glowing tribute to Andrews for his work in
South Africa; and "In the Grip of untouchability",
drew attention to the plight of the untouchables
in Cochin State. |
|
1926 |
May |
2 |
In letter to Romain Rolland, explained views on
propaganda abroad for the Indian case. |
|
1926 |
May |
4 |
Attended A.I.C.C. meeting at Gujarat
Vidyapith. |
|
1926 |
May |
5 |
Resolution on South Africa was moved by
Satyamurti in A.I.C.C. meeting at Sabarmati. |
|
1926 |
May |
5 |
Sabarmati pact between Swarajists, Responsive
Co-operationists broke down. |
|
1926 |
May |
6 |
In Young India article "From Far-Off America",
explained how soul-force was immeasurably superior
to brute force. |
|
1926 |
May |
8 |
In letter to Abul Kalam Azad, described the
pathetic condition of disunity within the
Congress. |
|
1926 |
May |
9 |
Devdas operated on for appendicitis. |
|
1926 |
May |
13 |
Left Ahmedabad for Bombay on way to
Mahabaleshwar. |
|
1926 |
May |
14 |
Reached Bombay and visited Devdas. |
|
1926 |
May |
15 |
Visited Mathuradas at Deolali on the way to
Mahabaleshwar. |
|
1926 |
May |
16 |
Reached Mahabaleshwar at 5 p.m. and stayed with
Sir Chunilal Mehta. |
|
1926 |
May |
17 |
Monday, silence day. |
|
1926 |
May |
18 |
Met the acting Governor, Sir Henry Lawrence,
and discussed agriculture, charkha and cattle
problem. |
|
1926 |
May |
19 |
Continued discussions with the
Governor. |
|
1926 |
May |
20 |
Reached Poona, visited Sinhgarh (to meet Kaka
Kalelkar) and left for Bombay. |
|
1926 |
May |
20 |
In Young India, wrote on racial discrimination
against Indians in Australia. |
|
1926 |
May |
22 |
Returned to Sabarmati. |
|
1926 |
May |
22 |
In letter to K.T. Paul, suggested dropping of
his trip to Finland. |
|
1926 |
May |
30 |
In letter to A.A. Paul, in response to an
invitation to visit China, agreed to do so. |
|
1926 |
June |
30 |
In letter to A.I. Kajee, General Secretary,
South African Indian Congress, Durban, gave advice
on resolutions for the Annual Conference at
Johannesburg on resistance to Colour Bar Bill. |
|
1926 |
June |
30 |
In Navajivan, advised East African Indians to
unify and "cultivate strength for satyagraha" to be
able to live with self-respect. |
|
1926 |
June |
3 |
In Young India article "The Bar Sinister",
examined and criticized the Colour Bar Bill and the
Class Areas Reservation Bill. |
|
1926 |
June |
6 |
In letter to K.T. Paul, cancelled his trip to
Finland. |
|
1926 |
June |
8 |
In interview to Press, condemned Colour Bar
Bill as "insulting". |
|
1926 |
June |
8 |
In letter to Janakdhari Prasad, commented on
the tragic drift away from non-co-operation,
reiterated his firm faith in it as the way to
freedom. |
|
1926 |
June |
10 |
In Young India, wrote on "What Is
Prayer". |
|
1926 |
June |
14 |
Silence day. Sent message to students of the
Gujarat Mahavidyalaya. |
|
1926 |
June |
15 |
Gandhiji in Satyagraha Ashram,
Sabarmati. |
|
1926 |
June |
Before 19 |
In message to Nellore Adi-Andhra Conference
asked for spread of charkha and eradication of
untouchability. |
|
1926 |
June |
11 |
Anniversary of C.R.Das was observed all over
India with meetings and processions. |
|
1926 |
June |
15 |
Hindu-Muslim riots broke out in
Calcutta. |
|
1926 |
June |
26 |
On the eve of Lokamanya Tilak’s death
anniversary Gandhiji sent message to Maharashtra that
khadi and charkha were the means of winning
swaraj. |
|
1926 |
August |
15 |
Met Natarajan, editor of Indian Daily Mail and
Indian Social Reformer, at the Ashram. |
|
1926 |
September |
18 |
Left Ahmedabad for Bombay to receive South
African Delegation. |
|
1926 |
September |
19 |
In Bombay gave interview to The Natal
Advertiser. Attended Garden Party in honour of South
African Delegation. |
|
1926 |
September |
19 |
Left for Ahmedabad at night. |
|
1926 |
September |
20 |
Reached Ahmedabad. |
|
1926 |
September |
26 |
Discussed Indian question in South Africa with
representatives from South Africa. |
|
1926 |
October |
10 |
Executed his Will. |
|
1926 |
October |
17 |
Gave interview to Associated Press of India on
personnel of Indian Delegation to Round Table
Conference. |
|
1926 |
October |
24 |
Addressed annual meeting of the Labour Union,
Ahmedabad, held at the Ashram. |
|
1926 |
November |
1 |
Left Ahmedabad for Bombay to see Sir Ganga Ram
and others. |
|
1926 |
November |
2 |
Returned to Ahmedabad from Bombay. |
|
1926 |
November |
5 |
Gandhiji in Satyagraha Ashram,
Sabarmati. |
|
1926 |
November |
21 |
V.S. Srinivasa Sastri met Gandhiji in the
afternoon. |
|
1926 |
November |
28 |
Gandhiji spoke at the convocation of Gujarat
Vidyapith, Ahmedabad. |
|
1926 |
December |
3 |
Left Ahmedabad for Wardha. |
|
1926 |
December |
3 |
Stopped at Surat on the way and visited Vinay
Mandir. |
|
1926 |
December |
4 |
Reached Wardha. |
|
1926 |
December |
19 |
Sent message to public meeting,
Wardha. |
|
1926 |
December |
20 |
Addressed public meeting at Wardha. |
|
1926 |
December |
21 |
Left Wardha for Gauhati. Addressed public
meeting at Amraoti and Nagpur. Stayed for a few hours at
Gondia. |
|
1926 |
December |
23 |
Reached Calcutta. |
|
1926 |
December |
23 |
Swami Shraddhanand assassinated. |
|
1926 |
December |
24 |
Gandhiji left for Gauhati. Spoke at the
A.I.C.C. meeting at Gauhati. |
|
1926 |
December |
25 |
Spoke at opening ceremony of Swadeshi
Exhibition, Gauhati. |
|
1926 |
December |
26 |
Spoke at flag hoisting ceremony at the Congress
pandal. |
|
1926 |
December |
26 |
Proposed resolutions and spoke on death of
Swami Shraddhanand and on status of Indians in South
Africa. |
|
1926 |
December |
27 |
Spoke in Subjects Committee on desirability of
stiffening franchise so that no one who dies not wear
khaddar should be entitled to vote. |
|
1926 |
December |
28 |
Spoke twice on Independence Resolution in the
Subjects Committee. |
|
1926 |
December |
28 |
Addressed meeting of Municipal board,
Gauhati. |
|
1926 |
December |
28 |
In interview to Associated Press, said that his
business in the coming year would be to spread message
of charkha and khadi. |
|
1926 |
December |
28 |
Left Gauhati for Calcutta. |
|
1926 |
December |
31 |
Spoke at public meeting held at Maheshwari
Bhavan, Barra Bazar,
Calcutta. |
