|
|
1931 |
January |
4 |
Mahomed Ali passed away in London, where he had
gone to attend the Round Table Conference along with
Shaukat Ali, Jinnah and Moonje. |
|
1931 |
January |
5 |
In Ahmedabad Kasturba Gandhi opened Khadi
Bhandar. |
|
1931 |
January |
6 |
V.J. Patel, ex-Speaker, Legislative Assembly,
was released. |
|
1931 |
January |
7 |
Rabindranath Tagore left London for
India. |
|
1931 |
January |
9 |
Dr. Hardikar of Hindustani Seva Dal was
convicted. |
|
1931 |
January |
10 |
Bombay gave rousing reception to V.J.
Patel. |
|
1931 |
January |
11 |
Bombay High Court quashed conviction of
Nariman. |
|
1931 |
January |
12 |
Sholapur prisoners executed. |
|
1931 |
January |
14 |
Assembly session opened. |
|
1931 |
January |
19 |
Plenary session of Round Table
Conference. |
|
1931 |
January |
19 |
Prime Minister made statement regarding future
Constitution of India. |
|
1931 |
January |
21 |
In Allahabad Congress Working Committee met at
Swaraj Bhawan to consider statement of Prime
Minister. |
|
1931 |
January |
21 |
At Borsad a procession of women was
lathi-charged; Gangabehn Vaidya received
injuries. |
|
1931 |
January |
22 |
Jamnadas Dwarkadas was arrested. |
|
1931 |
January |
23 |
Martial Law withdrawn in Peshawar. |
|
1931 |
January |
25 |
Lord Irwin issued statement releasing Gandhi
and CWC members. |
|
1931 |
January |
26 |
Gandhi was released from Yeravda Jail at 11
p.m. With Sarojini Naidu, also released on the same day,
drove to Chinchwad railway station; interview to
A.P.I. on station platform; left for Bombay. |
|
1931 |
January |
26 |
Jawaharlal Nehru and other Congress Working
Committee members released. |
|
1931 |
January |
26 |
First anniversary of Independence Day
celebrated; meetings confirmed resolution of
independence. |
|
1931 |
January |
26 |
In Calcutta, Subhas Chandra Bose, Mayor, was
arrested. |
|
1931 |
January |
27 |
Gandhi reached Bombay at 5.45 a.m.; interview
to Press at noon; at Dr. P.S.S. Patil’s place met
Vithalbhai Patel; visited Congress
Hospital. |
|
1931 |
January |
27 |
Visited Free Emergency Hospital; left for
Allahabad. |
|
1931 |
January |
28 |
Reached Allahabad. |
|
1931 |
January |
31 |
In Allahabad, original and substituted members
of Congress Working Committee met at Swaraj Bhawan;
Gandhi spoke twice. |
|
1931 |
February |
1 |
In Young India, Gandhi reiterated his "faith in
truth and ahimsa". Interviewed by Reuter’s Special
Correspondent; addressed public meeting. |
|
1931 |
February |
1 |
Wrote to Viceroy on the lathi-charge on women’s
procession at Borsad. |
|
1931 |
February |
3 |
Spoke to Allahabad boatmen’s
Association. |
|
1931 |
February |
3 |
Was met by Nawab of Bhopal; returned Nawab’s
visit. |
|
1931 |
February |
3 |
Interview to The Pioneer. |
|
1931 |
February |
4 |
Accompanied Motilal Nehru for treatment to
Lucknow Police raided Young India; confiscated
cyclostyling machine. |
|
1931 |
February |
5 |
In interview to the Press, Gandhi condemned
continuous repression. |
|
1931 |
February |
6 |
In Lucknow Motilal Nehru passed away; body
taken to Allahabad. |
|
1931 |
February |
6 |
Gandhi returned to Allahabad; spoke at
funeral. |
|
1931 |
February |
6 |
V.S. Srinivasa Sastri, M.R. Jayakar, T.B. Sapru
and other RTC delegates landed in Bombay. |
|
1931 |
February |
7 |
Gandhi in message on Motilal Nehru exhorted
countrymen to "deserve this hero’s sacrifice by
each sacrificing… to attain freedom". |
|
1931 |
February |
9 |
In Press statement made suggestions on how to
observe Shraddha Day of Motilal Nehru. |
|
1931 |
February |
9 |
Legislative Assembly adjourned to honour
Motilal Nehru. |
|
1931 |
February |
10 |
Spoke to students. |
|
1931 |
February |
12 |
Discussed with commercial magnates "financial
safeguards in the proposed constitution". |
|
1931 |
February |
Before 13 |
Interviewed by News Chronicle,
London. |
|
1931 |
February |
13 |
Met Nawab of Bhopal at Sir S.M. Sulaiman’s
house; Sastri, Sapru, Jayakar, Dr. Ansari also
joined. |
|
1931 |
February |
13 |
CWC discussed political situation with some RTC
delegates. |
|
1931 |
February |
14 |
Talks continued; Gandhi was authorized "to
negotiate settlement with Viceroy". |
|
1931 |
February |
14 |
Gandhi wrote to Viceroy; sought appointment for
meeting. |
|
1931 |
February |
15 |
Addressed public meeting. |
|
1931 |
February |
15 |
Rafi Ahmed Kidwai, ex-member of Legislative
Assembly and substitute member, CWC, handed over
Gandhi’s letter to Viceroy in Delhi. |
|
1931 |
February |
15 |
"Motilal Day" observed. |
|
1931 |
February |
16 |
Gandhi left Allahabad by train for Delhi;
Mahadev Desai, Mirabehn and Pyarelal
accompanied. |
|
1931 |
February |
17 |
In London, The Daily Herald, 17-2-1931,
described Gandhi as "an optimist and a lover of
peace…making every effort…whereby co-operation can be
offered." |
|
1931 |
February |
17 |
Gandhi detrained at Ghaziabad; after morning
walk at Shahdara, drove to Dr. Ansari’s house. |
|
1931 |
February |
17 |
Spoke to people gathered in the park; received
Sastri, Sapru and Jayakar, before meeting viceroy;
RTC terms and scope of Congress participation
discussed. |
|
1931 |
February |
17 |
Gandhi held prayer meeting at Dr. Ansari’s
house in the evening. |
|
1931 |
February |
18 |
At 1.40 p.m. before meeting Viceroy spoke to
people assembled. |
|
1931 |
February |
18 |
Continued talks with Viceroy from 2.30
p.m |
|
1931 |
February |
19 |
Summoned by Viceroy; held consultations with
Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, Abul Kalam Azad and
other CWC members; communique issued. |
|
1931 |
February |
20 |
Gandhi addressed public meeting. |
|
1931 |
February |
21 |
Interviewed by News Chronicle, London. Conveyed
to CWC meeting result of conversations with
Viceroy. |
|
1931 |
February |
22 |
Addressed Council of All-India Muslim
League. |
|
1931 |
February |
Before 24 |
In letter to Vithalbhai Patel who was leaving
for Vienna, wished speedy recovery. |
|
1931 |
February |
24 |
Viceroy explained to eight RTC delegates
summary of talks with Gandhi. |
|
1931 |
February |
24 |
In Delhi Jamnalal Bajaj read out Gandhi’s
message at Khaddar Pracharini Sabha meeting. |
|
1931 |
February |
25 |
Gandhi spoke at Hindu College. |
|
1931 |
February |
26 |
Spoke at Sisganj Gurdwara. |
|
1931 |
February |
27 |
Summoned by Viceroy; no final
agreement. |
|
1931 |
February |
27 |
CWC met after Gandhi-Irwin talks. |
|
1931 |
February |
28 |
Gandhi sent note on picketing to Lord Irwin;
received from him notes on proposed
settlement. |
|
1931 |
March |
1 |
CWC altered draft formula of Gandhi-Irwin
agreement without affecting the principle of its terms
for truce. |
|
1931 |
March |
1 |
Gandhi met viceroy at 9 p.m. Talks continued
till 12.15 a.m. On return to residence at 1 a.m.
informed CWC members about his discussion with
Viceroy; at 2 a.m. began his silence day. |
|
1931 |
March |
3 |
Talks with Sir George Schuster commenced at 11
a.m. agreement reached permitting people on sea coast to
pick, manufacture and sell salt; path for Congress
participation in Round Table Conference
cleared. |
|
1931 |
March |
3 |
CWC meeting supported draft formula of
Gandhi-Irwin agreement. |
|
1931 |
March |
3 |
Gandhi met viceroy. |
|
1931 |
March |
4 |
Resumed talks with Viceroy at night; agreement
reached. CWC gave unanimous support to Gandhi-Irwin
agreement. |
|
1931 |
March |
5 |
At Viceroy’s house Lord Irwin and Gandhi signed
the provisional settlement which was officially
announced at 5 p.m. |
|
1931 |
March |
5 |
CWC passed resolution endorsing the provisional
settlement and called for action in accordance with
it. |
|
1931 |
March |
5 |
Gandhi issued statement to the Press on the
settlement. |
|
1931 |
March |
6 |
Interviewed by S. Hasan Ali Khan on question of
zamindars’ rights. |
|
1931 |
March |
6 |
Interviewed by Kaiser-I-Hind. |
|
1931 |
March |
6 |
Interviewed by journalists. |
|
1931 |
March |
6 |
Addressed public meeting. |
|
1931 |
March |
9 |
Reached Ahmedabad at 9.30 p.m. |
|
1931 |
March |
10 |
Interviewed to the Press. |
|
1931 |
March |
10 |
In speech to vanaras, Gandhi appealed for boycott of
foreign cloth. |
|
1931 |
March |
10 |
Addressed public meeting on provisional
settlement. |
|
1931 |
March |
11 |
Interviewed by the Press. |
|
1931 |
March |
11 |
At Gujarat Vidtyapith, addressed Ashram inmates
and students and teachers of Gujarat
Vidyapith. |
|
1931 |
March |
11 |
Spoke to volunteers; spoke at Labour
Union. |
|
1931 |
March |
12 |
Young India reappeared in print; Gandhi
explained implications of Delhi agreement. Left
Ahmedabad for Borsad at 6.15 a.m.; alighted at
Navali; advised peasants to pay up the revenue if their
economic condition was good; spoke at Borsad, Ras
and Sunav. |
|
1931 |
March |
14 |
Reached Navasari in the morning by rail; at
Dandi addressed public meeting; returned to Navasari,
addressed Navasari Merchants; Maha Mandal; spoke
at public meeting. Spoke at Sisora; left for
Bardoli. |
|
1931 |
March |
14 |
At Jaipur State Banquet Lord Irwin observed
"Throughout conversations with Mr. Gandhi, I felt
complete assurance that I could implicitly trust his
word." |
|
1931 |
March |
15 |
Gandhi spoke at Surat. |
|
1931 |
March |
16 |
Reached Bombay at 5 a.m.; broke silence at 8
p.m. Addressed public meeting at Parel and
Dadar. |
|
1931 |
March |
16 |
Interviewed by Subhas Chandra Bose from 10 p.m.
to 2.30 a.m. |
|
1931 |
March |
17 |
At 7 a.m. spoke to congress volunteers and Desh
Sevikas. Met Shaukat Ali in Khilafat House;
offered condolences on the death of Mahomed
Ali. |
|
1931 |
March |
17 |
Interviewed by Scrutator. |
|
1931 |
March |
17 |
Received deputation of members of Indian
Merchants’ Chamber headed by sir Chunilal
Mehta. |
|
1931 |
March |
17 |
At Azad Maidan addressed mass
meeting. |
|
1931 |
March |
18 |
At Vile Parle spoke to Congress
workers. |
|
1931 |
March |
19 |
Reached Delhi. |
|
1931 |
March |
19 |
Met Viceroy regarding commutation of death
sentences of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and
Rajguru. |
|
1931 |
March |
19 |
Met H.W. Emerson, Home Secretary. |
|
1931 |
March |
20 |
Lord Irwin paid tributes to Gandhi’s honesty,
sincerity and patriotism at a dinner given by
ruling Princes. |
|
1931 |
March |
21 |
Gandhi gave interview to Press. |
|
1931 |
March |
21 |
Viceroy convened conference of ruling Princes
for informal exchange of views on framing the new
constitution; Gandhi and Malaviya attended. |
|
1931 |
March |
Before 23 |
Gandhi gave interview to Chicago
Tribune. |
|
1931 |
March |
23 |
In letter to Lord Irwin appealed for
reconsideration of question of commutation of death
sentences of Bhagat singh and others. |
|
1931 |
March |
23 |
Issued statement on Bhagat Singh’s
execution. |
|
1931 |
March |
23 |
Left Delhi for Karachi. |
|
1931 |
March |
Before 24 |
Gandhi gave interview to Manchester Guardian,
London. |
|
1931 |
March |
24 |
"Day of Mourning". |
|
1931 |
March |
25 |
Reached Karachi. |
|
1931 |
March |
25 |
In Kanpur, Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi, a
prominent Congress leader, was killed while pacifying
rioters. |
|
1931 |
March |
26 |
In Karachi Gandhi gave interview to
Press. |
|
1931 |
March |
26 |
Issued statement on Kanpur riots. |
|
1931 |
March |
26 |
Addressed, on behalf of CWC, deputation of
Indian Merchants’ Association. |
|
1931 |
March |
26 |
Inaugural speech at Karachi Congress. |
|
1931 |
March |
27 |
At Subjects Committee meeting Gandhi spoke on
Kanpur riots. |
|
1931 |
March |
27 |
Interviewed by Subhas Chandra Bose and
Satyamurti on question of release of Bengal detenus and
prisoners sentenced during civil disobedience
movement. |
|
1931 |
March |
27 |
Interviewed by Congress workers on question of
Federation. |
|
1931 |
March |
27 |
Spoke to deputation of Red Shirts of Navjawan
bharat Sabha. |
|
1931 |
March |
28 |
At Subjects Committed meeting, spoke on
resolution on provisional settlement; the resolution was
adopted. |
|
1931 |
March |
30 |
Gandhi spoke at Congress session. |
|
1931 |
March |
30 |
Karachi Congress passed resolution endorsing
Gandhi-Irwin settlement; authorized Gandhi to represent
the Congress at RTC. |
|
1931 |
March |
31 |
Gandhi, in reply to the Karachi civic address,
congratulated Mayor Jamshed Mehta on excellent
arrangements. |
|
1931 |
March |
31 |
At Congress session, spoke on resolution on
fundamental rights; the resolution was
adopted. |
|
1931 |
April |
1 |
Gandhi interviewed by The Stateman. |
|
1931 |
April |
1 |
At AICC meeting, proposed new CWC
members. |
|
1931 |
April |
1 |
Addressed Jamiat-ul-Ulema conference. |
|
1931 |
April |
1 |
Spoke at Parsi Rajakiya Mandal. |
|
1931 |
April |
2 |
Addressed Sind National Service
League. |
|
1931 |
April |
6 |
In Delhi, issued Press statement on communal
problem Interview with H.M. Emerson. |
|
1931 |
April |
7 |
In Delhi at Council Hall, Gandhi spoke to
Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and
Industry. |
|
1931 |
April |
8 |
At Amritsar, discussed with Sikhs methods of
finding solution to communalism. |
|
1931 |
April |
8 |
Discussed boycott of foreign cloth and peaceful
picketing with deputation of Piece-goods
Merchants’ Association. |
|
1931 |
April |
8 |
Left Amritsar for Ahmedabad. |
|
1931 |
April |
9 |
Passed through Delhi en route to
Ahmedabad. |
|
1931 |
April |
9 |
Interviewed by Tej. |
|
1931 |
April |
10 |
Reached Ahmedabad. |
|
1931 |
April |
10 |
Cancelled Broach trip owing to
indisposition. |
|
1931 |
April |
11 |
Delivered convocation address at Gujarat
Vidyapith. |
|
1931 |
April |
12 |
At Ambalal Sarabhai bungalow, where Gandhi was
staying, met J.H. Garrett, Commissioner, Northern
Division. |
|
1931 |
April |
13 |
Addressed Gujarat Vidyapith Graduates’
conference. |
|
1931 |
April |
14 |
With Kasturba Gandhi, visited Sabarmati Ashram
to see Imam Saheb who was very seriously ill and other
patients. |
|
1931 |
April |
15 |
Interview to Associated Press of
India. |
|
1931 |
April |
15 |
Gandhi left Ahmedabad for Bombay. |
|
1931 |
April |
16 |
Gandhi arrived in Bombay from Ahmedabad; bade
farewell to Lord Irwin; spoke to Congress workers on
return of confiscated lands in Gujarat; and
discussed scheme of re-export of foreign cloth
with mill-owners Sir N. Wadia, H.P. Mody and
Ambalal Sarabhai. |
|
1931 |
April |
17 |
Met Governor of Bombay regarding question of
land revenue and return of the confiscated property of
the Gujarat peasants. Also discussed with Sir
Geoffrey Corbers, Commerce Member, Government of
India, the question of re-export of foreign cloth
from In |
|
1931 |
April |
18 |
Spoke in reply to Before Corporation
address. |
|
1931 |
April |
18 |
Lord Willingdon sworn in as Viceroy of
India. |
|
1931 |
April |
19 |
Gandhi arrived at Ahmedabad. |
|
1931 |
April |
20 |
At Vidyapith; visited Satyagraha
Ashram. |
|
1931 |
April |
21 |
At Ahmedabad, officiated at wedding of Lakshmi,
daughter of khadi worker; left for Bardoli. |
|
1931 |
April |
22 - 26 |
In Bardoli taluka. |
|
1931 |
April |
23 |
Cabled to The Daily Harald that present methods
of conversion adopted by missionaries should be
abandoned. |
|
1931 |
April |
24 |
Held discussions with peasants whose
confiscated lands had been sold by Government to third
parties. |
|
1931 |
April |
25 |
In Bardoli, Sir Cowasji Jehangir, Nariman and
Sardar Garda met Gandhi regarding return of
confiscated lands. |
|
1931 |
April |
25 |
Gandhi visited Babla. |
|
1931 |
April |
26 |
Visited Akoti village. |
|
1931 |
April |
27 |
In Bardoli; left for Borsad. |
|
1931 |
April |
28 - May 10 |
At Borsad. |
|
1931 |
April |
28 |
Advised Khatedars of Kaira district that they
were not obliged to pay revenue by incurring debt if
they had suffered substantially by reason of
Satyagraha movement. |
|
1931 |
April |
30 |
Gave interview to Fox Movietone News. Met the
peasants of Bardoli. |
|
1931 |
May |
1 |
Brother of King of Bhutan met Gandhi. Gandhi
wired H.W. Emerson, home Secretary, not to arrest Abdul
Gaffar Khan. |
|
1931 |
May |
2 |
In interview to Press, said that congress
workers were faithful to the Gandhi-Irwin
pact. |
|
1931 |
May |
6 |
At Bochasan laid the foundation of Vallabh
Vidyalaya. Gave interview to the Associated press of
India. |
|
1931 |
May |
7 |
Issued statement to Press on Congress workers’
picketing of liquor shops and foreign cloth. |
|
1931 |
May |
9 |
Met the congress workers of Kaira
district. |
|
1931 |
May |
10 |
Gandhi saw Collector of Kaira. |
|
1931 |
May |
11 |
Collector of Kaira met Gandhi. Gandhi left
Borsad for Simla. |
|
1931 |
May |
13 - 17 |
At Simla. |
|
1931 |
May |
13 |
Held talks with Lord Willingdon and H.W.
Emerson on the Problems arising out of Gandhi-Irwin
pact. |
|
1931 |
May |
14 |
Spoke at public meeting and had talks with H.W.
Emerson. |
|
1931 |
May |
15 - 16 |
Continued his talks with viceroy and Home
Secretary. |
|
1931 |
May |
16 |
Met sir G. Schuster. |
|
1931 |
May |
17 |
Malaviya and Moonje had talks with Gandhi.
Gandhi had talks with H.W. Emerson. Gave interview to a
group of journalists and left for
Nainital. |
|
1931 |
May |
18 |
Reached Nainital and met Sir Malcolm Hailey,
Governor of U.P., to discuss the agrarian
question. |
|
1931 |
May |
19 |
At Nainital, held talks with the Governor and
spoke at public meeting. |
|
1931 |
May |
20 |
At Nainital, had interview with the
Governor. |
|
1931 |
May |
21 |
At Kumaon, spoke at political sufferers’
meeting. |
|
1931 |
May |
22 |
At Nainital, in an interview to Press, declined
to make any statement regarding his plans for going
to London. |
|
1931 |
May |
23 |
Wired H.S.L. Polak, Srinivas Sastri and C.F.
Andrews that absence of solution to communal question
and attitude of some Provincial Governments made
his leaving India difficult; reached to compromise
with the zamindars regarding remission of land
revenu |
|
1931 |
June |
18 - 24 |
Gandhi continued in Borsad. |
|
1931 |
June |
22 |
exhorted farmers in Borsad taluka to pay as
much land revenue as they could. |
|
1931 |
June |
24 |
Left for Bombay. |
|
1931 |
June |
25 |
Reached Bombay; told Press reporters that he
would attend Federal Structure Committee meeting also if
he attend Round Table Conference; told mill-owners
that they should not use foreign-manufactured yarn
in their mills; addressed Young Europeans’
Dinne |
|
1931 |
June |
26 |
In Bombay, spoke at women’s meeting and later
at "Depressed Classes" meeting. |
|
1931 |
June |
27 |
Left Bombay for Borsad; spoke at meeting of
Parsis at Udvada. |
|
1931 |
June |
28 - July 6 |
In Borsad. |
|
1931 |
June |
29 |
Issued statement regarding change of venue of
Congress Working Committee meeting from Sachin to
Bombay. |
|
1931 |
June |
30 |
Sir Ernest Hotson asked Gandhi on behalf of
Viceroy if he was willing to serve on the Federal
Structure Committee. Gandhi appealed to H.W.
Emerson for release of Pandit Jagat ram. In
interview to press, said that he would, if
invited, visit Lancashire |
|
1931 |
July |
6 |
Left Bombay; attended Congress Working
Committee meeting. |
|
1931 |
July |
10 |
Spoke at meeting of Gandhi Seva Mandal,
Bombay. |
|
1931 |
July |
11 |
Viceroy invited Gandhi for discussion with H.W.
Emerson on alleged breaches of Settlement by
Government. |
|
1931 |
July |
12 |
Gandhi left for Surat. |
|
1931 |
July |
13 |
Reached Surat; left for Simlai to have talks
with H.W. Emerson. |
|
1931 |
May |
25 |
Reached Swaraj Ashram, Bardoli. |
|
1931 |
May |
25 - June 8 |
At Bardoli. |
|
1931 |
May |
27 |
Had prolonged conversation with Subhas Chandra
Bose. |
|
1931 |
May |
30 |
Police fired in communal clashes in
Kanpur. |
|
1931 |
June |
5 |
Gandhi visited Surat. |
|
1931 |
June |
6 |
In Bardoli. Abdul Ghaffar Khan met
Gandhi. |
|
1931 |
June |
8 |
Jawaharlal Nehru met Gandhi. In the evening
Gandhi left for Bombay accompanied by Jawaharlal Nehru
and Abdul Gaffar Khan. |
|
1931 |
June |
9 |
Arrived in Bombay to attend Congress Working
Committee meeting which passed resolution that Gandhi
alone should represent the Congress at
R.T.C. |
|
1931 |
June |
10 |
In Bombay, addressed Prabhat Pheris, the
processionists who came singing to his Bombay residence,
Mani Bhuwan. |
|
1931 |
June |
11 |
In Bombay, addressed meeting of Desh Sevikas
and the Hindustani Seva Dal. |
|
1931 |
June |
12 |
In Bombay, explained to a deputation of
Europeans the attitude of the Congress towards
englishmen; left for Borsad. |
|
1931 |
June |
12 |
At Maroli, on way to Borsad, laid the
foundation of a Kasturba weaving school started by
Mithubehn Petit. |
|
1931 |
June |
13 - 17 |
At Borsad. |
|
1931 |
June |
15 - 22 |
In Simla; held discussions with H.W. Emerson on
the breaches of Settlement. |
|
1931 |
July |
17 |
Held talks with sir James Crerar, Home
Member. |
|
1931 |
July |
18 |
Had talks with Viceroy, Lord
Willingdon. |
|
1931 |
July |
20 |
In interview to Associated Press, said that he
might start on August 15 to attend Federal
Structure Committee meeting in London. |
|
1931 |
July |
21 |
Gave "Charge-sheet" to H.W. Emerson at Simla
listing instances of breaches of Settlement. Had
second round of talks with viceroy; in interview to
Associated Press, said that talks were
inconclusive. |
|
1931 |
July |
22 |
Left Simla in afternoon. Attempt on life of Sir
Ernest Hotson, Acting Governor of Bombay. |
|
1931 |
July |
24 |
Gandhi reached Bardoli; demanded open impartial
enquiry into complaints of forced collection of
land revenue and repression of tenants. |
|
1931 |
July |
25 |
In Bardoli; assured H.W. Emerson that no
precipitate action would be taken without informing
him. |
|
1931 |
July |
27 |
District and Sessions Judge Garlick of Alipore
was shot dead in his court-room; Gandhi left for
Borsad. |
|
1931 |
July |
28 - 31 |
In Borsad. |
|
1931 |
July |
31 |
Left Borsad and arrived in Ahmedabad; gave
interview to Associated Press. |
|
1931 |
August |
1 - 2 |
In Ahmedabad. |
|
1931 |
August |
2 |
Opened family temple of Chinubhai Madhavlal to
untouchables. |
|
1931 |
August |
3 |
Arrived in Bombay; at night left for
Poona. |
|
1931 |
August |
4 |
In Poona, had talks with Governor of Bombay,
Sir Ernest Hotson; in evening returned to
Bombay. |
|
1931 |
August |
5 - 11 |
In Bombay. |
|
1931 |
August |
5 |
Congress Working Committee met in
Bombay. |
|
1931 |
August |
6 |
Gandhi spoke at A.I.C.C. meeting. |
|
1931 |
August |
7 |
Spoke at meeting of Paris. |
|
1931 |
August |
8 |
Laid foundation-stone of an eye hospital; spoke
at A.I.C.C. meeting. |
|
1931 |
August |
9 |
Spoke at meeting of Hindustani Seva
Dal. |
|
1931 |
August |
11 |
Wired to Viceroy and Bombay Government that
Government attitude was not favourable to enable him to
proceed to London. |
|
1931 |
August |
13 |
Congress Working Committee passed resolution to
continue honouring Delhi Pact, but not to take part
in Round Table Conference. Gandhi spoke to Press
representatives. |
|
1931 |
August |
14 |
Gave interview to Press; left Bombay for
Ahmedabad at night. |
|
1931 |
August |
15 - 23 |
In Ahmedabad. |
|
1931 |
August |
18 |
Released correspondence regarding breakdown of
negotiations with Government; gave interview to
Press. |
|
1931 |
August |
22 |
I nterview to Associate Press. |
|
1931 |
August |
23 |
Gandhi left Ahmedabad for Simla. |
|
1931 |
August |
25 |
Reached Simla at 11 a.m. accompanied by
Vallabhbhaii Patel, Prabhashankar Pattani, M.A. Ansari
and Jawaharlal Nehru, met H.W. Emerson. |
|
1931 |
August |
26 |
Had three hours’ talk with Viceroy in morning;
announced to Press that he was sailing from Bombay
for London on August 29. |
|
1931 |
August |
27 |
Left Simla for Bombay in evening. |
|
1931 |
August |
28 |
Government communique, known as Second
Settlement, released. |
|
1931 |
August |
29 |
Gave interview to The Bombay Chronicle on
train; reached Bombay; addressed public meeting; sailed
for London by s.s. Rajputana to attend Round Table
Conference. |
|
1931 |
September |
2 |
Appealed to Indian people to preserve
absolutely non-violent atmosphere during absence and
follow constructive programme. |
|
1931 |
September |
3 |
Reached Aden; gave interview to Reuter; was
presented address and purse at reception in reply to
which he said that free India could be a great
force of service to whole of mankind. |
|
1931 |
September |
6 |
reached Suez. |
|
1931 |
September |
7 |
Silence Day. Gandhi reached Port Said; in
interview to Cairo’s Al Ahram, said if Round Table
Conference failed consequence would be resumption of
civil disobedience movement; urged Egyptian
nationalists to fight non-violently; in special
interview to T |
|
1931 |
September |
7 |
Received Mustafa Nahas Pasha’s welcome message
inviting him to visit Egypt on his homeward
journey. |
|
1931 |
September |
7 |
Disappointment on arrived at Port Said as large
number of admirers were prevented by authorities
from meeting him. |
|
1931 |
September |
10 |
In interview on board ship said he had prepared
no plans, no speeches, no arguments and no programme for
his stay in England. |
|
1931 |
September |
11 |
Landed at Marseilles; was received by Madeleine
Rolland on behalf of her brother, Romain Rolland, who
was ill; told Pressmen "I am going to England to
realize the dream of my life - the freedom of my
country." |
|
1931 |
September |
11 |
In interview to The New York Times said he had
no intention of visiting the United States as he
believed he was "not wanted" there. |
|
1931 |
September |
11 |
In another interview to Press said he would,
provided he was invited to, go to Lancashire even if he
was to be lynched. Left at 4.30 p.m. by P. and O.
Express for Calais. |
|
1931 |
September |
12 |
Gandhi arrived in London. |
|
1931 |
September |
12 |
In interview to the Press gave essence of
Congress mandate. |
|
1931 |
September |
12 |
Spoke at Friends’ House, London. |
|
1931 |
September |
13 |
In broadcast to America from Columbia
broadcasting Service made an appeal to conscience of the
people. |
|
1931 |
September |
13 |
Met British Prime Minister and Lord
Sankey. |
|
1931 |
September |
Before 14 |
In message to The Times said that he wanted
goodwill on every Englishman and English woman in
his mission of peace. |
|
1931 |
September |
14 |
Attended Federal Structure Committed meeting
but did not speak, it being his Silence Day. |
|
1931 |
September |
15 |
At Federal Structure Committee presented
national demand of Complete Independence. |
|
1931 |
September |
16 |
Speaking at meeting of Labour M. Ps. Reiterated
India’s demand for Complete Independence. |
|
1931 |
September |
17 |
Gave interview to the Textile Mercury and News
Chronicle. |
|
1931 |
September |
17 |
Spoke at Federal Structure Committee on
elections of members of Federal Legislature. |
|
1931 |
September |
19 |
Spoke at Reception at Kingsley Hall. |
|
1931 |
September |
21 |
Shifted to 88 Knightsbridge from Kingsley
Hall. |
|
1931 |
September |
22 |
had interview with Charlie Chaplin. |
|
1931 |
September |
22 |
Spoke at meeting of Federal Structure Committee
on Government’s decision to abandon Gold
Standard. |
|
1931 |
September |
23 |
Spoke at Guild House Church on "Voluntary
Poverty". |
|
1931 |
September |
23 |
Speaking at meeting of M.Ps. elucidated idea of
Complete Independent. |
|
1931 |
September |
24 |
Had discussions with Aga Khan and Jinnah.
Attended Federal Structure Committee meeting. |
|
1931 |
September |
25 |
Called on Lord Irwin. |
|
1931 |
September |
25 |
Had talks with representatives of cotton
industry of Edgeworth and at Darwen. |
|
1931 |
September |
26 |
Received deputation of unemployed workers at
Springfield. Garden Village. |
|
1931 |
September |
26 / 27 |
Spoke on Lancashire’s unemployment
problem. |
|
1931 |
September |
27 |
Spoke at Adult school, West Bradford. |
|
1931 |
September |
27 |
Received deputations from unemployed workers
and Clitheroe Weavers’ Association at West
Bradford. |
|
1931 |
September |
27 |
Had talks with Press reporters. |
|
1931 |
September |
28 |
Attended Minorities Committee
meeting. |
|
1931 |
September |
29 |
In London. Had discussions with Sir Samuel
Hoare. |
|
1931 |
September |
30 |
Had interview with Prime Minister. |
|
1931 |
September |
30 |
Spoke at reception, Indian Chamber of Commerce,
London. |
|
1931 |
October |
1 |
Had meeting with the Aga Khan and other Muslim
Leaders at Ritz Hotel. |
|
1931 |
October |
1 |
Had discussions with Prime Minister. |
|
1931 |
October |
1 |
Speaking at Minorities Committee meeting, asked
for its adjournment for a week. |
|
1931 |
October |
Before 2 |
Gave interview to the Jewish
Chronicle. |
|
1931 |
October |
2 |
Talked to henry Carter on
prohibition. |
|
1931 |
October |
2 |
Independent Labour Party, Indian National
Congress, League and the Gandhi society arranged a
birthday luncheon for Gandhi at Westminster palace
rooms. |
|
1931 |
October |
2 |
At Minorities Conference, London, Gandhi
opposed special representation to Depressed
Classes. |
|
1931 |
October |
2 |
Spoke at women’s reception arranged by Women’s
Indian Association at Central Y.M.C.A.,
London. |
|
1931 |
October |
3 |
Went to see C.F. Andrews at
Centerbury. |
|
1931 |
October |
4 |
At Canterbury. |
|
1931 |
October |
5 |
Spoke at a meeting of Minorities Conference,
London. |
|
1931 |
October |
6 |
Addressed Fellowship Club. |
|
1931 |
October |
6 |
Attended party in honour of Lord
Irwin. |
|
1931 |
October |
7 |
Spoke at a meeting of Friends of India,
London. |
|
1931 |
October |
8 |
Presented Congress policy on minority question
at Minorities Committee meeting. |
|
1931 |
October |
8 |
Spoke at s conference of Missionary Societies
in Great Britain and ireland, London. |
|
1931 |
October |
On or before 9 |
Gave interviews to Madame Montessori and Shaw
Desmond. |
|
1931 |
October |
9 |
Spoke at Federal Structure Committee
meeting. |
|
1931 |
October |
10 |
At Chichester. |
|
1931 |
October |
On or before 11 |
Gave interview to H.N. Braisford. |
|
1931 |
October |
12 |
At National Labour Club said that India was
determined to achieve Complete Independence without
shedding blood. |
|
1931 |
October |
13 |
Explained communal question in interview to the
press. |
|
1931 |
October |
13 |
Addressed Indian Students’ meeting, Gower
Street Hostel, Bloomsbury, London. |
|
1931 |
October |
On or before 14 |
Gave interview to Joseph Bard, Editor, The
island, London. |
|
1931 |
October |
14 |
Issued statement to the Press on solution of
communal issue. |
|
1931 |
October |
14 |
Had talks with Sir Samuel Hoare, Benthal and
M.A. Jinnah. Spoke at Federal Structure Committee
meeting, London. |
|
1931 |
October |
15 |
Spoke at meeting of students at International
Students’ Movement House, russell Square,
London. |
|
1931 |
October |
15 |
Had talks with Samuel Hoare, T.B. Sapru, M.R.
Jayakar and others. |
|
1931 |
October |
16 |
Had discussion with Callender on Mass
Production v. Production by the Masses. |
|
1931 |
October |
16 |
Spoke at Federal Structure Committee meeting
and at temperance Workers’ meeting. |
|
1931 |
October |
17 |
Spoke at Nottingham University college,
Nottingham. |
|
1931 |
October |
On or after 17 |
Gave interview to E. Wrench, Editor, The
Spectator, London. |
|
1931 |
October |
18 |
Spoke to Indians at Selly Oak, Birmingham, and
exhorted them to return to India and serve their
countrymen. |
|
1931 |
October |
18 |
Spoke at woodbrooke Settlement, Selly Oak,
Birmingham on India’s decision to attain freedom
through peaceful means. |
|
1931 |
October |
19 |
Left Birmingham in the morning. |
|
1931 |
October |
20 |
Spoke at Federal Structure Committee meeting,
London. |
|
1931 |
October |
20 |
At meeting held under the auspices of the royal
Institute of International Affairs at Chatham House,
London, spoke on "India of Today and
tomorrow". |
|
1931 |
October |
21 |
Called on Lord Irwin and Col. Maddock. Attended
Federal Structure Committee meeting. |
|
1931 |
October |
22 |
Gave interview to The Statemen. |
|
1931 |
October |
22 |
Spoke at Federal Structure Committee meeting,
London. |
|
1931 |
October |
23 |
Gave interview to Reuter. |
|
1931 |
October |
23 |
Spoke at Federal Structure Committee meeting,
London. |
|
1931 |
October |
23 |
Had a talk with T.B. Sapru and others. Reached
Eton at night. |
|
1931 |
October |
23 |
Addressed a gathering of School Boys,
Eton. |
|
1931 |
October |
23 |
Left Eton in the morning for Oxford. |
|
1931 |
October |
24 |
Spoke at meeting of Indian Majlis,
Oxford. |
|
1931 |
October |
24 |
Delivered a talk at Oxford. |
|
1931 |
October |
26 |
Attended Federal Structure Committee
meeting. |
|
1931 |
October |
27 |
Attended Federal Structure Committee
meeting. |
|
1931 |
October |
28 |
Spoke on child education at Montessori Training
College, London. |
|
1931 |
October |
29 |
Gave interview to Charles Petrasch and
others. |
|
1931 |
October |
30 |
Spoke at a meeting of Commonwealth of India
League, Central Hall, Westminster. |
|
1931 |
October |
31 |
Spoke at meeting of Quakers at Friend’s House,
London. |
|
1931 |
November |
1 |
Spoke at Pembroke College, Cambridge,
reiterating his faith in a partnership of India and
Britain on equal terms. |
|
1931 |
November |
1 |
Spoke at Indian Majlis. |
|
1931 |
November |
1 |
Reached London. |
|
1931 |
November |
2 |
Submitted written statement at Federal
Structure Committee, London. |
|
1931 |
November |
3 |
Spoke at the annual meeting of Children’s
House, Bow. |
|
1931 |
November |
4 |
Spoke at Federal Structure Committee meeting,
London. |
|
1931 |
November |
4 |
Spoke at the Indian Medical
Association. |
|
1931 |
November |
5 |
Spoke at meeting of Postal Workers’
Union. |
|
1931 |
November |
6 |
Mr. & Mrs. George Bernard Shaw called on
Gandhi. |
|
1931 |
November |
7 |
Gandhi reached Oxford. Had talks with Ramsay
macDonald and Prof. Murray. |
|
1931 |
November |
9 |
Returned to London from Oxford. |
|
1931 |
November |
9 |
Declared in Press statement that he had
cancelled his continental engagements. |
|
1931 |
November |
10 |
Spoke at meeting, organized by Fellowship of
Reconciliation at friends’ House, London. |
|
1931 |
November |
10 |
Had talks with T.B. Sapru and others. |
|
1931 |
November |
10 |
Discussed with J.M. Sen Gupta situation in
Bengal. Spoke at London School of Economics. |
|
1931 |
November |
11 |
Gave interview to the Press. |
|
1931 |
November |
11 |
Explained his concept of provincial autonomy at
conference of the Round Table Conference
delegates. |
|
1931 |
November |
12 |
Spoke at commonwealth of India League,
London. |
|
1931 |
November |
13 |
Gave interview to News Chronicle. |
|
1931 |
November |
13 |
Spoke at Minorities Committee
meeting. |
|
1931 |
November |
13 |
Spoke at Westminster School. |
|
1931 |
November |
14 |
Called on Lord Irwin |
|
1931 |
November |
14 |
Gave interview to the Press. |
|
1931 |
November |
16 |
Attended Minorities Committee
meeting. |
|
1931 |
November |
17 |
Sent a message to F.B. Fisher expressing his
inability to visit America. |
|
1931 |
November |
17 |
Spoke on defence at the Federal Structure
Committee meeting. |
|
1931 |
November |
18 |
Spoke at meeting of Women’s Indian Council at
Morley College, London. |
|
1931 |
November |
19 |
Spoke on "Commercial discrimination" at Federal
Structure Committee meeting. |
|
1931 |
November |
19 |
Addressed London Vegetarian Society. |
|
1931 |
November |
20 |
Attended Vegetarians’ meeting. |
|
1931 |
November |
24 |
Had discussions with Prime Minister, Lord
Sankey, State Secretary, Sapru and lees-Smith. |
|
1931 |
November |
25 |
Gave interview to New Leader. Made two speeches
on "Provincial Autonomy" and on "Finance" in
Federal Structure Committee meetings. |
|
1931 |
November |
25 |
Met Dr. Ambedkar in the evening. |
|
1931 |
November |
26 |
Participated in proceedings of Federal
Structure Committee meeting. |
|
1931 |
November |
27 |
Participated in Federal Structure Committee
meeting. |
|
1931 |
November |
28 |
Took part in proceedings of plenary session of
Round Table Conference. |
|
1931 |
November |
Before 30 |
Gave interview to the press, London. |
|
1931 |
November |
30 |
Participated in proceedings of plenary session
of R.T.C. |
|
1931 |
December |
1 |
Delivered concluding speech at plenary session
of Round Table Conference. |
|
1931 |
December |
1 |
Gave interview to journalists. |
|
1931 |
December |
1 |
Released statement to the Press on events in
India. |
|
1931 |
December |
2 |
Gave interview to Sir Philip Hartog. |
|
1931 |
December |
3 |
Gave interview to the press. |
|
1931 |
December |
3 |
Had discussions with J.F. Horrabin, Wrench,
Laski, Kingsley Martin, Brailsford and
Nevinson. |
|
1931 |
December |
4 |
Called on Prime Minister and Secretary of State
for India. |
|
1931 |
December |
Before 5 |
Gave interview to Edmond Demeter. |
|
1931 |
December |
5 |
Issued parting manifesto. |
|
1931 |
December |
5 |
Gave farewell messages to Reuter and Bristol
Evening News. |
|
1931 |
December |
5 |
Left Britain for Paris en route to India. |
|
1931 |
December |
5 |
Spoke at reception organized by Indians in
Paris. |
|
1931 |
December |
5 |
Spoke at public meeting in afternoon. |
|
1931 |
December |
6 |
Had discussions with Romain Rolland at
Villeneuve. |
|
1931 |
December |
6 |
Gave interview to the Press. |
|
1931 |
December |
8 |
Addressed three meetings at Lausanne. |
|
1931 |
December |
9 |
Had discussions with Romain Rolland in
Villeneuve. |
|
1931 |
December |
10 |
Spoke at meeting held at Victoria hall
organized by International Women’s League for Peace and
Freedom. |
|
1931 |
December |
10 - 11 |
Had discussions with Romain Rolland. |
|
1931 |
December |
11 |
Left Villeneuve. In Milan. |
|
1931 |
December |
12 |
In Rome. Visited Vatican city. Called on
Mussolini. |
|
1931 |
December |
13 |
In Rome. Had talk with Sukhotina Tolstoy.
Addressed a women’s meeting. |
|
1931 |
December |
14 |
In Brindisi. Attended function organized by
History and Art Society. |
|
1931 |
December |
17 |
Gave interview to Reuter at Port
Said. |
|
1931 |
December |
24 |
Made statement to the Associated Press of
India. |
|
1931 |
December |
25 |
Delivered a talk on Jesus and Christianity on
s.s. Pilsna at 4.30 in the morning. |
|
1931 |
December |
27 |
Gave interview to Reuter on s.s.
Pilsna. |
|
1931 |
December |
28 |
Landed in Bombay in the morning. |
|
1931 |
December |
28 |
Gave interview to the Press. |
|
1931 |
December |
28 |
Spoke at public meeting at Azad Maidan,
Bombay. |
|
1931 |
December |
28 |
At night spoke at Welfare of India League in
Majestic Hotel, Bombay. |
|
1931 |
December |
29 |
Wired to the Viceroy seeking interview to
discuss Frontier, U.P. and Bengal ordinances. |
|
1931 |
December |
29 |
Had talks with Subhas Chandra Bose. |
|
1931 |
December |
31 |
Viceroy declined to discuss with Gandhi
Frontier, U.P. and Bengal
Ordinances. |
