|
|
1927 |
January |
2 |
Spoke at gathering of students of sixteen
depressed class schools of Calcutta and
Howrah. |
|
1927 |
January |
2 |
Spoke at Chittaranjan Seva Sangh,
Calcutta. |
|
1927 |
January |
2 |
Laid foundation for memorial to Aswini Kumar
Dutt. |
|
1927 |
January |
2 |
Spoke at opening ceremony of Kalashala of Khadi
Pratishthan, at Sodepur. |
|
1927 |
January |
4 |
Left for Comilla. |
|
1927 |
January |
5 |
Spoke at Abhoy Ashram and public meeting at
Comilla. |
|
1927 |
January |
6 |
At Comilla gave interview to the Free Press of
India on the khadi resolution. |
|
1927 |
January |
6 |
Spoke at a women’s meeting, Comilla. |
|
1927 |
January |
9 |
In Benaras gave interview to Dr. Bhagwandas on
the question of swaraj. |
|
1927 |
January |
9 |
In Banaras delivered speeches at Benares Hindu
University,Shraddhanand’s Memorial meeting, meeting
of untouchables, women’s meeting and a public
meeting. |
|
1927 |
January |
10 |
Left Banaras for Allahabad. |
|
1927 |
January |
11 |
In Daltenganj. |
|
1927 |
January |
12 |
Spoke at public meeting in Dhanbad. |
|
1927 |
January |
13 |
Addressed meetings at Dhanbad, Katras,
Jharia. |
|
1927 |
January |
14 |
Spoke at public meeting in
Aurangabad. |
|
1927 |
January |
15 |
Addressed meetings at Gaya and
Ramana. |
|
1927 |
January |
16 |
Spoke at women’s meeting in Sonepur and at
public meeting in Chhapra and Sewan. |
|
1927 |
January |
17 |
Took rest in Rajendra Prasad’s house, in
Chhapra. |
|
1927 |
January |
18 |
Visited ekma and Maharajganj. |
|
1927 |
January |
19 |
Visited Darbhanga. |
|
1927 |
January |
20 |
Addressed meetings at Madhubani and
Samastipur. |
|
1927 |
January |
21 |
Gandhiji in Champaran. |
|
1927 |
January |
22 |
Spoke at Motihari, recalling memories of
Champaran struggle. |
|
1927 |
January |
23 |
In letter to Vallabhbhai Patel asked him to
accept presidentship of Kathiawar Political
Conference. |
|
1927 |
January |
23 |
At Bettiah spoke on including spinning in
educational curriculum, on cow-protection and
removing untouchability. |
|
1927 |
January |
24 |
In letter to G.D. Birla expressed his views on
Shuddhi. |
|
1927 |
January |
25 |
At Muzaffarpur visited Provincial Khaddar
Depot, Municipal Ayurvedic dispensary, Ramakrishna
Mission and School for untouchables. |
|
1927 |
January |
25 |
In interview to Free Press of India explained
non-acceptance of invitations to visit
America. |
|
1927 |
January |
25 |
Addressed public meeting and students’
meeting. |
|
1927 |
January |
26 |
At Begusarai spoke at public meeting. |
|
1927 |
January |
27 |
Spoke at Kharagpur and Jamui. |
|
1927 |
January |
28 |
At Bilaunti and Arrah spoke at public
meetings. |
|
1927 |
January |
29 |
Spoke at Sasram and Mohani. |
|
1927 |
January |
30 |
In Patna delivered convocation address at bihar
Vidyapith. |
|
1927 |
February |
1 |
In Calcutta. |
|
1927 |
February |
2 |
Began tour of Central Provinces and Berar.
Spoke at Tumsar. |
|
1927 |
February |
3 |
At Nagjpur appealed for Deshbandhu Memorial
Fund |
|
1927 |
February |
4 |
Spoke at Chanda. |
|
1927 |
February |
5 |
At Yeotmal was interviewed by Shapurji
Saklatvala. Spoke in reply to municipal
address. |
|
1927 |
February |
6 |
Reached Amraoti. |
|
1927 |
February |
6 |
At Akola spoke on untouchability. |
|
1927 |
February |
8 |
At Khamgaon addressed national School
teachers. |
|
1927 |
February |
9 |
At Pachora spoke at public meeting. |
|
1927 |
February |
9 |
At Jalgaon attended spinning demonstration by
students; address women’s meeting, visited panjrapole
and met members of Chaitanya Mandal. Addressed
public meeting and meetings of untouchables. |
|
1927 |
February |
11 |
Left Jalgaon by car; reached
Bhusaval. |
|
1927 |
February |
12 |
Spoke at Amalner. |
|
1927 |
February |
13 |
At Dhulia addressed six meetings. |
|
1927 |
February |
16 |
Spoke at Nasik. |
|
1927 |
February |
18 |
At Ahmednagar visited Rashtriya Pathashala.
Addressed mass meeting. |
|
1927 |
February |
19 |
At Sholapur spoke in reply to municipal
address. Visited the tribal Settlement and the Spinning
and Weaving Mills. |
|
1927 |
February |
20 |
Spoke at meeting. |
|
1927 |
February |
21 |
Left Sholapur for Gulburga by train. |
|
1927 |
February |
22 |
At Sharana Basappa Temple, Gulburga, addressed
Hindus and Muslims. |
|
1927 |
February |
25 |
In Sangli addressed students’ meeting at
Wellington College. |
|
1927 |
February |
28 |
spoke at Lanje. |
|
1927 |
March |
1 |
In Ratnagiri spoke at women’s
meeting. |
|
1927 |
March |
2 |
At Mahad. |
|
1927 |
March |
3 |
In Sasavane spoke at Vaishya
Vidyashram. |
|
1927 |
March |
4 |
In Poona spoke at Reay Market. Addressed
students about midnight. |
|
1927 |
March |
6 |
At Akola attended Manilal-Sushila
wedding. |
|
1927 |
March |
7 |
Let Akola by train for Ahmedabad. |
|
1927 |
March |
8 - 14 |
At Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad. |
|
1927 |
March |
15 |
Spoke at Madhi, Mandvi village. |
|
1927 |
March |
16 |
At Vedchhi addressed Conference of
hillmen. |
|
1927 |
March |
17 |
In Young India article "No and Yes" replied to
Saklatvala’s open letter. |
|
1927 |
March |
19 |
In Hardwar delivered convocation address at
Gurukul Kangri. |
|
1927 |
March |
20 |
Addressed National Educational
Conference. |
|
1927 |
March |
21 |
Left hardwar for Bombay. |
|
1927 |
March |
23 |
Spoke at Santa Cruz. |
|
1927 |
March |
24 |
In Poona was interviewed by A.P.I. on
Maharashtra tour. |
|
1927 |
March |
24 |
In Bombay was interviewed by The Bombay
Chronicle. |
|
1927 |
March |
24 |
At Ghatkopar addressed gathering at Sarvajanik
Jivadaya Khata. |
|
1927 |
March |
25 |
At Kolhapur addressed seven meetings. |
|
1927 |
March |
25 |
Motored to Nipani. |
|
1927 |
March |
25 |
Restless at night. |
|
1927 |
March |
26 |
Was examined by Dr. Wanless who advised him
complete rest. |
|
1927 |
March |
27 |
Blood-pressure continued to be high throughout
the day. |
|
1927 |
March |
28 |
Doctors unanimously decided that the whole hot
weather programme must be cancelled. |
|
1927 |
March |
28 |
In Young India Gandhiji explained conditions
for cow-protection. |
|
1927 |
April |
1 |
At Belgaum. |
|
1927 |
April |
2 |
At Amboli. |
|
1927 |
April |
3 |
Was examined by Dr. Jivaraj Mehta who advised
him to go to hill station. |
|
1927 |
April |
7 |
In Young India article "What Shall I do?"
declared "The foundation of satyagraha as of
nation-building is undoubtedly self-purification,
self-dedication, selflessness." |
|
1927 |
April |
8 |
In letter to Amritlal expressed "no interest in
activities other than khadi or similar
constructive work." |
|
1927 |
April |
9 |
Walked a little. |
|
1927 |
April |
10 |
Walked a good distance. |
|
1927 |
April |
14 |
In Young India article "Faith v. Reason" wrote;
"Man is not all body but he is something
infinitely higher." |
|
1927 |
April |
17 |
Had a talk with the Chief of
Savantwadi. |
|
1927 |
April |
18 |
Left Amboli for Nandi Hills. |
|
1927 |
April |
19 |
Reached Nandi Hills. |
|
1927 |
April |
20 |
Had discussion with Inspector-General of
Education, Mysore State. |
|
1927 |
April |
21 |
In Young India article "Truth is One" said
"Independence of each country is a truth in the
same sense and to the same extent that
independence of each man is." |
|
1927 |
April |
25 |
In letter to Satis Chandra Das Gupta wrote that
he would "not plunge into active work thoughtlessly
or without medical advice". |
|
1927 |
April |
26 |
In letter to R.B. Gregg said that living on
sun-baked fruits and nuts without using fire would bring
animal passions under conscious control. |
|
1927 |
May |
2 |
Blood-pressure found to be normal. |
|
1927 |
May |
8 |
In Navajivan article "Cow v. Buffalo or
Cow-cum-Buffalo?" advised "experiments in dairying
and tanning from the religious and national point of
view in the cities". |
|
1927 |
May |
10 |
In letter to Saklatvala said that labour in
India was still extremely unorganized." |
|
1927 |
May |
11 |
In letter to Fulchand K. Shah asked him not to
offer satyagraha without his permission. |
|
1927 |
May |
12 |
In Young India in "Notes" under "Evils of
Machine milling" condemned Indians for being "too
much obsessed by the glamour of the West." |
|
1927 |
May |
19 |
In Young India article "Nagpur Satyagraha"
denied that he ever gave consent for civil disobedience
in Nagpur and warned everyone "not to use his name
in connection with any movement without getting
his permission in writing." |
|
1927 |
May |
22 |
In Navajivan article "He Should Be Dismissed"
said "The path of non-violence is neither for the
coward nor for the stupid…it is for those who are ever
vigilant." |
|
1927 |
May |
26 |
In Young India in "An Appeal to Indian
Humanity" said "If we want to become a
self-respecting and independent nation.. the honour of
the last among our sisters must be as dear to us
as that of our blood-sisters." |
|
1927 |
May |
28 |
In letter to G.L. Nanda, described Bhagavad
Gita as his "only dictionary of reference". |
|
1927 |
June |
5 |
Came down for Nandi Hills. Spoke at
Chikballapur. Reached Bangalore. |
|
1927 |
June |
12 |
In letter to Satcowripati Ray said that social
reforms were necessary as part of our struggle for
freedom. |
|
1927 |
June |
15 |
The debate on the Indian Bills was resumed in
South Africa Union Assembly. |
|
1927 |
June |
15 |
In letter to G.L. Nanda Gandhiji said that
labour must "better its conditions independently"
and negotiate with the mill-owners consistently
with "dignity and self-respect". |
|
1927 |
June |
16 |
In Bangalore, where Gandhiji continued to stay
till the end of August. |
|
1927 |
June |
19 |
In Navajivan article, "Quarrelling in the Name
of Religion", wrote "I do not distinguish between
Hindus and Jains. I can establish the unity of Hinduism,
that is, the Vedic doctrine, with jainism, with
the help of syadvada itself. |
|
1927 |
June |
25 |
In letter to Sarojini Naidu emphasized that
there was no other man that Dr. Ansari who could be the
Congress President in 1927 to pilot a Hindu-Muslim
pact through the Congress. |
|
1927 |
June |
27 |
The Bills dealing with the Indo-South African
Agreement passed the final reading. |
|
1927 |
July |
3 |
In Bangalore, Gandhiji spoke after opening the
khadi exhibition. |
|
1927 |
July |
8 |
Spoke to Adi Karnataka boys. |
|
1927 |
July |
8 |
Spoke at a prize-distribution ceremony in the
Khadi Exhibition in Bangalore. |
|
1927 |
July |
9 |
In Mysore, spoke at Amateur Dramatic
Association. |
|
1927 |
July |
10 |
In Bangalore, spoke at All-Karnataka Hindi
Conference. |
|
1927 |
July |
12 |
Spoke at Institute of Science. |
|
1927 |
July |
13 |
Spoke at Mahila Samaj. |
|
1927 |
July |
14 |
At Tumkur, spoke in reply to Municipal address;
visited the panchama Boarding School; spoke at prani
Daya Sangh. |
|
1927 |
July |
15 |
At Maddagiri, spoke at public meeting |
|
1927 |
July |
17 |
In Bangalore, spoke in reply to Municipal
address; addressed labourers’ meeting. |
|
1927 |
July |
19 |
In Mysore, spoke to students. |
|
1927 |
July |
20 |
Spoke at Hindi Bhasha Seva Samaj. |
|
1927 |
July |
20 |
Spoke in reply to welcome address by the Mysore
City Municipal Council and others. |
|
1927 |
July |
21 |
Spoke to Adi Karnatakas. |
|
1927 |
July |
23 |
Spoke at farewell meeting. |
|
1927 |
July |
24 |
In Bangalore, spoke at Civic and Social
Progress Association. |
|
1927 |
July |
26 |
Spoke at United Theological College and a
Mythic society. |
|
1927 |
July |
29 |
Had a discussion with Christian
missionaries. |
|
1927 |
July |
30 |
Spoke at Chamarajendra Sanskrit
Pathashala. |
|
1927 |
August |
2 |
At Arsikere Junction spoke to
Lambanis. |
|
1927 |
August |
3 |
In Hassan, spoke at Town Hall. |
|
1927 |
August |
4 |
In Bangalore, issued an appeal for funds for
Gujarat flood relief. |
|
1927 |
August |
7 |
In Bangalore, spoke at the Gubbi
theatre. |
|
1927 |
August |
11 |
At Devengere addressed a meeting of women; also
a public meeting. |
|
1927 |
August |
12 |
Spoke to Adi Karnataka. |
|
1927 |
August |
13 |
Arrived at Shimoga, addressed a meeting of
women; spoke at Harihar. |
|
1927 |
August |
14 |
At Shimoga, addressed a public
meeting. |
|
1927 |
August |
16 |
Reached Sagar; in the evening addressed a
meeting of women. |
|
1927 |
August |
17 |
At Tirthahalli, spoke at a public
meeting. |
|
1927 |
August |
17 |
Left Shimoga for Bhadravati. |
|
1927 |
August |
18 |
At Bhadravati, addressed the workmen and
officers of the Iron Works. |
|
1927 |
August |
18 |
Left for Chikmagalur in the evening. |
|
1927 |
August |
19 |
At Chikmagalur, addressed a public
meeting. |
|
1927 |
August |
19 |
Issued an appeal to Tamil Nadu regarding
orderly arrangement of his tour. |
|
1927 |
August |
20 |
Reached Belur, addressed a public meeting in
front of the Belur Temple. |
|
1927 |
August |
20 |
At Arsikere, addressed a public
meeting. |
|
1927 |
August |
21 |
In Tiptur, addressed a meeting at
Veerasaivananda Ashram. |
|
1927 |
August |
23 |
In Bangalore. |
|
1927 |
August |
24 |
Commenced the first stage of Tamil nadu
tour. |
|
1927 |
August |
24 |
Visited Hosur. |
|
1927 |
August |
24 |
In Krishnagiri, spoke at meeting. |
|
1927 |
August |
28 |
In Bangalore; addressed five
meetings. |
|
1927 |
August |
29 |
Interview to the Associate press. |
|
1927 |
August |
30 |
At Vellore, spoke at Voorhee’s
College. |
|
1927 |
September |
1 |
At Gudiatham. |
|
1927 |
September |
2 |
Spoke at Arni. |
|
1927 |
September |
2 |
Also spoke at Arcot. |
|
1927 |
September |
3 |
Arrived in Madra; spoke at Provincial Boy
Scouts’ Association; laid the foundation-stone for the
new premises of the Madras and Southern
Maharashtra Railway Employees’ Union. |
|
1927 |
September |
3 |
At Peravallur, spoke at labourers’
meeting. |
|
1927 |
September |
3 |
In Madras, spoke to students. |
|
1927 |
September |
4 |
Spoke at Y.M.C.A.; addressed a public meeting;
spoke on the Gita. |
|
1927 |
September |
6 |
Delivered speech at Hindi Prachar
Sabha. |
|
1927 |
September |
6 |
Discussion with Neill Statue
volunteers. |
|
1927 |
September |
7 |
Concluded discussion with Neill Statue
volunteers. Addressed meetings at Pachaiyappa’s College
and Royapuram. |
|
1927 |
September |
8 |
At Conjeevaram, spoke at a meting. |
|
1927 |
September |
8 |
In Madras, spoke to Arundhatiyas at Perambur;
spoke to Gujaratis and Marwaris. |
|
1927 |
September |
9 |
Spoke at a meeting of women; delivered address
on C.R. Das; spoke at St. Thomas Mount; interview to
The Hindu. |
|
1927 |
September |
10 |
Reached Cuddalore; spoke at Y.M.C.A.; addressed
a public meeting. |
|
1927 |
September |
11 |
At Chidambaram; spoke to Adi Dravidas;
addressed a public meeting. |
|
1927 |
September |
12 |
In Mayavaram. |
|
1927 |
September |
13 |
Spoke at a public meeting. |
|
1927 |
September |
14 |
Reached Kumbakonam; addressed a
meeting. |
|
1927 |
September |
14 |
Had discussion with Pundits. |
|
1927 |
September |
15 |
At Valangaiman, addressed a meeting. |
|
1927 |
September |
15 |
Reached Mannargudi; spoke at National High
School; delivered speech at Findlay College; spoke at a
public meeting. In Young India article "Drain
Inspector’s Report", commented on Catherine Mayo’s
Mother India. |
|
1927 |
September |
16 |
Gandhiji continued his khadi tour in South
India; spoke at Tanjore on Brahmin-Non-Brahmin
question. |
|
1927 |
September |
17 - 20 |
Addressed various meetings at and near
Trichinopoly. |
|
1927 |
September |
21 |
Addressed citizens’ meeting,
Pudukottah. |
|
1927 |
September |
22 |
Visited nachandipatti, Kadiapatti and
Kanadukathan. |
|
1927 |
September |
23 |
Visited Pallathur, Kottayur and
Amaravatipur. |
|
1927 |
September |
24 |
Ahmedabad women’s meeting, Karaikudi; also
spoke at Devakottah. |
|
1927 |
September |
25 - 26 |
At Karaikudi. |
|
1927 |
September |
27 |
Visited Siravayal, Tirupattur and
Paganeri. |
|
1927 |
September |
28 |
Arrived in Madura; received address from
Municipal Council and spoke at public meeting. |
|
1927 |
September |
29 |
At Madura; spoke at a meeting of Saurashtra
community. |
|
1927 |
September |
30 |
Addressed public meeting at Tirumangalam;
conference with Justice Party leaders. |
|
1927 |
October |
1 |
At Paramakudi. |
|
1927 |
October |
2 |
At Virudhunagar; gave interviews to Rev. J.
Himmerstrand and Non-Brahmin Youth League; spoke at
public meeting. |
|
1927 |
October |
3 |
At Virudhunagar; silence day. |
|
1927 |
October |
4 |
At Rajapalayam; spoke at women’s meeting and
public meeting; opened a khadi vastralaya. |
|
1927 |
October |
5 |
At Koilpatti. |
|
1927 |
October |
6 |
At Tuticorin; spoke at public
meeting. |
|
1927 |
October |
7 |
At Tinnevelly; spoke at public
meeting. |
|
1927 |
October |
8 |
Addressed a meeting at Nagercoil. |
|
1927 |
October |
9 - 10 |
At Trivendrum; met the Maharaja and Maharani of
Travancore and discussed the question of the entry
of untouchables to the Thiruvarppu temple
roads. |
|
1927 |
October |
11 |
At Quilon. |
|
1927 |
October |
12 |
At Alleppey. |
|
1927 |
October |
13 |
At Ernakulam and Cochin; reannounced prize of
rs.1,000 for the best essay of cow-protection; published
an article on the "Neill Statue
Satyagraha". |
|
1927 |
October |
14 |
At Trichur. |
|
1927 |
October |
15 |
At Palghat; had conversation with
Shankaracharya of Kamakoti Peetham; spoke at public
meeting. |
|
1927 |
October |
16 |
At Coimbatore; spoke at public meeting; C.
Rajagopalachari announced that Gandhiji would rest at
Coimbatore until October 21. |
|
1927 |
October |
17 |
At Coimbatore; exchanged telegrams with V.J.
Patel on proposed meeting with the Viceroy. |
|
1927 |
October |
18 |
Spoke at Pollachi and returned to
Coimbatore. |
|
1927 |
October |
19 - 21 |
At Coimbatore; published an article on "why I
am a Hindu". |
|
1927 |
October |
22 - 24 |
At Tiruppur; spoke at public meeting; accepted
Viceroy’s invitation to see him on November 2. |
|
1927 |
October |
25 |
At Calicut. |
|
1927 |
October |
26 |
At Nileshvar, Kasargode and Mangalore; spoke at
public meeting at Mangalore. |
|
1927 |
October |
27 |
Left Mangalore by sea for Bombay on way to
Delhi to see the Viceroy. Unity Conference convened
under the auspices of Indian National Congress at
Calcutta; Gandhiji did not participate in it. |
|
1927 |
October |
29 |
Arrived in Bombay; gave interview to the press
on the appointment of Assessors on the Royal Commission
and on Hindu-Muslim unity. |
|
1927 |
October |
30 |
Left Bombay for Delhi. |
|
1927 |
November |
1 |
In Delhi; attended meeting of Khadi Pracharak
mandal. |
|
1927 |
November |
2 |
In Delhi met the Viceroy, Lord Irwin; visited
Jamia Milia Islamia and spoke to students. |
|
1927 |
November |
3 |
Reached Ahmedabad at night. |
|
1927 |
November |
4 |
At Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad. |
|
1927 |
November |
5 |
Left for Bombay at night. |
|
1927 |
November |
6 |
Arrived in Bombay. |
|
1927 |
November |
7 |
Left for Ceylon on board ss Colaba. |
|
1927 |
November |
8 |
Viceroy announced personnel of royal Commission
headed by Sir John Simon. |
|
1927 |
November |
12 |
Gandhiji arrived in Colombo at night. |
|
1927 |
November |
13 |
In Colombo; in interview to Press said that
Congress was his conscience-keeper regarding his opinion
on Simon Commission; spoke at meetings of Chettiar
community and Vivekananda Society. |
|
1927 |
November |
14 |
In Colombo; silence day. |
|
1927 |
November |
14 |
In Colombo; received address from municipality;
addressed meetings of students, Buddhists and
Christians. |
|
1927 |
November |
16 |
In Colombo; spoke to Christian missionaries and
labourers. |
|
1927 |
November |
17 |
Left Colombo and visited Paliyagoda, Negombo,
Madampe, Chilaw, Kurunegala and Katugastota. |
|
1927 |
November |
18 |
Spoke at public meeting at Matale and Kandy;
visited the Dalada Maligawa and saw the Tooth
Relic. |
|
1927 |
November |
19 |
At Badulla. |
|
1927 |
November |
20 |
At Nuwara Eliya. |
|
1927 |
November |
21 |
At Kandy; silence day. |
|
1927 |
November |
22 |
Returned to Colombo and spoke at meeting of the
Parsis, the Ceylon National Congress and
others. |
|
1927 |
November |
23 |
visited Panadura and Galle. |
|
1927 |
November |
24 |
Spoke at Galle and Matara. |
|
1927 |
November |
25 |
Returned to colombo and spoke at farewell
meetings. |
|
1927 |
November |
26 - 29 |
At Jaffna; addressed meetings. |
|
1927 |
November |
30 |
Left Ceylon and arrived in Ramnad; addressed
public meeting. |
|
1927 |
December |
1 |
Arrived in Madras; gave interview to Associated
Press on the Statutory Commission; left for Orissa
tour. |
|
1927 |
December |
3 |
Spoke at public meeting at Chicacole. |
|
1927 |
December |
4 |
Visited Ichchapuram, Palasa, Baruva and Kaviti
in the morning and spoke at women’s meeting, Chicacole.
In the evening spoke at students’ meeting at
Berhampur. |
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