|
|
1933 |
January |
2 |
In interview to Associated press of India
observed that his suggestion to keep Guruvayur Temple
open during certain hours to Harijans was made by
way of compromise. |
|
1933 |
January |
2 |
In interview to The Hindu, said that
Subbaroyan’s bill was "intended to undo the wrong done
by British Courts". |
|
1933 |
January |
3 |
Issued fourteenth statement on
untouchability. |
|
1933 |
January |
5 |
Interview to Associate Press of India on
compromise proposal with regard to temple-entry at
Guruvayur. |
|
1933 |
January |
7 |
In statement to the Press, asked Congressmen to
decide for themselves whether to work as civil resisters
or social reformers. |
|
1933 |
January |
11 |
Gandhi continued to be in Yeravda Central
Prison. Gave interview to Associate Press. |
|
1933 |
January |
12 |
Deonayakacharya, Secretary, All-India
Varnashram Swarajya Sangh, and others came for
discussion with Gandhi but returned without
meeting him. |
|
1933 |
January |
13 |
Gandhi met Sadashivrao and Shinde. |
|
1933 |
January |
14 |
Gave interview to S. Salivati, The Hindu
correspondent; discussed compromise proposal with K.
Kelappan. |
|
1933 |
January |
16 |
Telegraphed to M.G. Hallett inquiring about
Government’s decision on conservancy work in
prisons. |
|
1933 |
January |
16 |
Met Sir Lallubhai Samaldas. |
|
1933 |
January |
16 |
Gave interview to Associate Press. |
|
1933 |
January |
17 |
Met Lady Thackersey; had discussion with
Dharmadev. |
|
1933 |
January |
18 |
Telegraphed to The Hindu and its correspondent
contradicting distorted report of interview. |
|
1933 |
January |
18 |
Gave interview to Associate Press. |
|
1933 |
January |
18 |
Madan Mohan Malaviya issued statement
concerning conference of sanatanists at
Allahabad. |
|
1933 |
January |
20 |
Gandhi met, among others, Haribhau Phatak, Smt.
Bhatt, Nargisbehn and Shankarrao Thakkar. |
|
1933 |
January |
20 |
Had talks with Telegaonkar, Jedhe and
others. |
|
1933 |
January |
21 |
Met Purshottamdas Trikamdas, Vaze, Devdhar and
Patwardhan. |
|
1933 |
January |
22 |
Gave interview to Associate Press. |
|
1933 |
January |
23 |
Viceroy, gave sanction to introduction of
Untouchability Abolition Bill by Ranga Iyer in Central
Assembly but refused sanction to introduction of
Subbaroyan’s Temple entry Bill in Madras
Council. |
|
1933 |
January |
23 |
Gandhi discussed Madan Mohan Malaviya’s
proposal with Lakshmanshastri Joshi. |
|
1933 |
January |
23 |
Met Macrae, Gopalan and girls from Seva
Sadan. |
|
1933 |
January |
24 |
Issued statement on viceregal
decision. |
|
1933 |
January |
24 |
Met Smt. Gadgil, Lilavati Munshi’s daughter,
Purushottam and Macrae. |
|
1933 |
January |
25 |
Gave interview to Associate Press. |
|
1933 |
January |
26 |
Wrote to T.B. Sapru inquiring about his views
on Untouchability Abolition and Temple-entry
Bills. |
|
1933 |
January |
27 |
In interview to Associate Press, advised
sanatanists "to join Servants of Untouchabiles
Society and…work its programme for temporal
uplift." |
|
1933 |
January |
28 |
Met s. Salivati, Kaka, Paramananda and some
Gujarati students. |
|
1933 |
January |
30 |
Discussed with C. Rajagopalchari, G.D. Birla
and Devdas steps to be taken after Viceregal
sanction. |
|
1933 |
January |
31 |
Continued discussion with C. Rajagopalchari and
G.D. Birla. |
|
1933 |
January |
31 |
M.R. Jayakar visited Gandhi. |
|
1933 |
February |
1 |
Gandhi wrote to Viceroy seeking Government’s
co-operation in expediting consideration of Bills.
Had talks with C. Rajagopalchari and G.D.
Birla. |
|
1933 |
February |
2 |
Gave interview to Associate Press. |
|
1933 |
February |
2 |
Met Velankar, Gohil, some students and
Ramachandra Shastri. |
|
1933 |
February |
3 |
Met Hiralal Shah and Lilavati Munshi. |
|
1933 |
February |
4 |
Discussed with Ambedkar two Bills and
temple-entry issue. Gave interview to Stanley
Jones. |
|
1933 |
February |
5 |
Sent message to Harijan Conference,
Kolaba. |
|
1933 |
February |
Before 6 |
Issued statement on Harijan. |
|
1933 |
February |
6 |
Met Macrae. |
|
1933 |
February |
7 |
In interview to Associate Press, commented on
Puri Shankaracharya’s letter to Ranga Iyer and
latter’s reply. |
|
1933 |
February |
9 |
Wrote to E.E. Doyle on Appasaheb Patwardhan’s
partial fast. Gave interview to Press. |
|
1933 |
February |
11 |
first issue of Harijan published. Gandhi wrote to
Government regarding Appasaheb Patwardhan’s
fast. |
|
1933 |
February |
11 |
Sent message to members of Legislative Assembly
urging them to "join in facilitating consideration
of the measures" in current session. |
|
1933 |
February |
11 |
Met Kodandarao, Janakibai, Shantabai and
Gomatibehn. |
|
1933 |
February |
11 |
Lakshmanshastri Joshi delivered Madan Mohan
Malaviya’s letter. |
|
1933 |
February |
13 |
Gandhi gave interview on receiving news of
Appasaheb Patwardhan breaking his fast. |
|
1933 |
February |
14 |
Telegraphed to Madan Mohan Malaviya on
necessity of Bills "in terms of the Bombay pledge" and
urging him to come for discussion. |
|
1933 |
February |
14 |
Had discussion with Kelkar. |
|
1933 |
February |
14 |
Gave interview on Ambedkar’s
statement. |
|
1933 |
February |
16 |
In interview, commenting on Ness Chronicle’s
statement, clarified reformers’ position. |
|
1933 |
February |
16 |
Received wire from Madan Mohan Malaviya
insisting on circulation of Bills and suggesting release
of correspondence for publication. |
|
1933 |
February |
17 |
Received Viceroy’s letter insisting upon
circulation of Bills. |
|
1933 |
February |
18 |
In article "When Is It Possible?" warned
reformers against exploiting possibility of another fast
by him for abolishing untouchability. |
|
1933 |
February |
19 |
Wrote to M.G. Hallett. |
|
1933 |
February |
20 |
Met fellow-prisoner Jamnalal. |
|
1933 |
February |
23 |
first issue of Harijan Sevak
published. |
|
1933 |
February |
24 |
Ramdas, Jamiatsingh, Nargisbehn, Perinbehn,
Kamalabehn and Mathurdas met Gandhi. |
|
1933 |
February |
24 |
In letter to Madan Mohan Malaviya, Gandhi wrote
pledge given in Bombay Resolution could not be
honoured without legislation. |
|
1933 |
February |
27 |
Met Kamladevi Chattopadhyaya. |
|
1933 |
March |
2 |
Gave interview to Associate Press. |
|
1933 |
March |
4 |
In article "Confusing the Issue", stated
essence of varnadharma and emphasized
untouchability had no connection with
varnashrama. |
|
1933 |
March |
6 |
C.Rajagopalachari, Devdas Gandhi and,
Shankerlal Banker met Gandhi in Yeravda Central
Prison. |
|
1933 |
March |
8 |
Gandhi sent message on wedding of Lakshmi - a
harijan girl brought up by Gandhi - and
Maruti. |
|
1933 |
March |
12 |
First issue of Gujarati Harijanbandhu was
released from Poona. |
|
1933 |
March |
17 |
White Paper on Indian constitutional Reforms
was issued. |
|
1933 |
March |
18 |
Gandhi wrote to Home Secretary, Bombay
Government to reconsider decision to withhold his
telegram advising Poonamchand Ranka to break his
fast. |
|
1933 |
March |
23 |
Again wrote to Home Secretary, Bombay
Government, requesting revision of decision and release
of telegram to fasting prisoner on humanitarian
grounds as was the practice since 1922. |
|
1933 |
March |
25 |
Polak visited Gandhi. |
|
1933 |
March |
27 |
Gandhi in interview with Associate Press
emphasized need for opening temples to
Harijans. |
|
1933 |
March |
28 |
Wrote again to Home Secretary for permission to
establish communication with Poonamchand
Ranka. |
|
1933 |
March |
28 |
Was interviewed by Associate Press. |
|
1933 |
April |
1 |
Twenty-seventh session of Indian National
Congress was held in Calcutta in defiance of Government
orders and 600 delegates were arrested. |
|
1933 |
April |
1 |
Gandhi thanked Home Secretary, Bombay
Government, for permission to establish contact with
Poonamchand Ranka, but regretted Government’s
decision to depart from old policy of permitting him
to communicate with other prisoners and carry on
humanitarian |
|
1933 |
April |
1 |
Anne Maric Petersen visited Gandhi. |
|
1933 |
April |
2 |
B.R. Ambedkar consulted Gandhi in jail
regarding revision of Poona Pact. |
|
1933 |
April |
10 |
Gandhi wired to Poonamchand Ranka to break his
fast as it was not proper for satyagrahi to resort
to fasting for getting more comforts. |
|
1933 |
April |
12 |
Wrote to Home Secretary, Bombay Government,
regretting Government’s decision not to permit him
to communicate directly with other prisoners for
humanitarian work. |
|
1933 |
April |
On or Before 16 |
Harijan leaders of Ahmedabad met Gandhi in
jail. |
|
1933 |
April |
18 |
Gandhi issued appeal for the observance of
Harijan Day on April 30. |
|
1933 |
April |
22 |
Gandhi in Yeravda Central Prison. |
|
1933 |
April |
23 |
Gandhi was in Yeravda Central Prison,
Poona. |
|
1933 |
April |
23 |
Interview to Associate Press of India on talks
with B.R. Ambedkar. |
|
1933 |
April |
27 |
In Harijan article, "Yeravada Pact", Gandhi
stated that Ambedkar’s suggestion for alteration
of panel system was "in no way to the advantage of
Harijans". |
|
1933 |
April |
27 |
In letter to P.N. Rajbhoj said that "the Yajna
started in September… is still continuing, it can
end only when untouchability is eradicated". |
|
1933 |
April |
29 - 30 |
At midnight resolved "to go on an unconditional
and irrevocable fast for twenty-one days "from May
8" for the purification of self and
associates". |
|
1933 |
April |
30 |
issued statement on fast. |
|
1933 |
April |
30 |
In telegram to Home Department intimated
decision to fast. |
|
1933 |
May |
1 |
In letter to Raojibhai Patel, said that
proposed fast was "intended as punishment for those who
believe that they are too weak to fulfil the vow
they had taken." |
|
1933 |
May |
1 |
Broke silence at noon. |
|
1933 |
May |
1 |
Interview to the press on decision to fast.
|
|
1933 |
May |
1 |
Gandhi met co-workers. |
|
1933 |
May |
2 |
Received cable from Gen. Smuts appealing to
desist from decision to fast. |
|
1933 |
May |
3 |
Interview to Associate Press of India. Sarojini
Naidu came and took charge of Gandhi. |
|
1933 |
May |
4 |
In telegram to Dr. M.A. Ansari, Gandhi said
"God would be my invisible medical attendant." |
|
1933 |
May |
5 |
In letter to C.Rajagopalachari, agreed to
undergo medical examination which he had rejected
the previous day. |
|
1933 |
May |
On or Before 6 |
Sent message to Arya Samaj
Conference. |
|
1933 |
May |
6 |
In the evening gave message to numerous friends
and admirers who had called on him. |
|
1933 |
May |
8 |
Interview to the Press on his proposed
fast. |
|
1933 |
May |
8 |
Gandhi commenced 21-day fast at 12 noon; issued
statement explaining fast. |
|
1933 |
May |
8 |
Was released from jail at 6 p.m.; Reached Lady
Thackersey’s bungalow at 9 p.m. |
|
1933 |
May |
8 |
Interview to Associate Press of
India. |
|
1933 |
May |
8 |
Gandhi advised suspension of civil disobedience
movement for one month or six weeks; appealed to
Government to withdraw ordinances and release all civil
resisters. |
|
1933 |
May |
9 |
M.S. Aney issued statement suspending civil
disobedience movement for six weeks. |
|
1933 |
May |
9 |
Government of India issued communique on
Gandhi’s release. |
|
1933 |
May |
10 |
In telegram, Gandhi asked Kasturba to "be
brave". |
|
1933 |
May |
11 |
In Harijan, gave message "To the
Reader". |
|
1933 |
May |
11 |
Doctors Phatak and Gharpure, by turns, attended
on Gandhi from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. |
|
1933 |
May |
13 |
Kasturba was released from Sabarmati
Jail. |
|
1933 |
May |
13 |
Gandhi began to take "Vichy" water in order to
control acidity. |
|
1933 |
May |
14 |
Kasturba and Harilal visited Gandhi. |
|
1933 |
May |
18 |
Was examined by Dr. M.A. Ansari who considered
condition to be better. |
|
1933 |
May |
20 |
As desired by Gandhi, Madhav Desai returned to
Sabarmati Ashram. |
|
1933 |
May |
20 |
In telegram, Gandhi advised Senapati Bapat to
give up fast. Began taking Sinhagad spring water mixed
with soda bicarbonate; it was sweeter than "Vichy"
water and was associated with Shivaji and
Tilak. |
|
1933 |
May |
20 |
Medical bulletin from "Parnakuti" read "Mahatma
Gandhi spent yet another good night. There is no
change in his condition which continues to be quite
satisfactory. A few of the most important letters
were read (out) to him this morning. |
|
1933 |
May |
21 |
Another ‘Parnakuti’ bulletin "Gandhi passed
another good night and enjoyed undisturbed sleep
till the morning prayer time. The feeling of nausea has
almost entirely disappeared. Since yesterday
afternoon he has been drinking water from Sinhagad
springs |
|
1933 |
May |
23 |
"Heads I win, tails also" was Gandhi’s reply to
Dr. B.C. Roy who asked how he was feeling. |
|
1933 |
May |
23 |
Medical bulletin on Gandhi announced "Gandhi
had good sleep and rest and is well." |
|
1933 |
May |
25 |
Dr. B. C. Roy and Dr. M.A. Ansari were at
Gandhi’s bed-side. |
|
1933 |
May |
26 |
Discussion with Mahadev about Ashram
management. |
|
1933 |
May |
27 |
Gandhi had discussion with Devdas. |
|
1933 |
May |
29 |
Gave message which was read out by Mahadev
Desai; broke fast. |
|
1933 |
June |
6 |
Notice of Devdas-Lakshmi weeding was given to
Registrar of Marriages, Poona. |
|
1933 |
June |
10 |
Devdas Gandhi and Lakshmi gave declarations
under Section 10 of Special Marriages Act. |
|
1933 |
June |
16 |
At ‘Parnakuti’, Poona, Devdas-Lakshmi wedding
was performed according to Hindu rites. Gandhi
addressed bride and bridegroom. |
|
1933 |
June |
17 |
In message to South Indians, wanted spread of
Hindi in every village. |
|
1933 |
June |
Before 18 |
In a message, wanted Ashram inmates to lead
"purer lives than heretofore". |
|
1933 |
June |
21 |
Registrar of Marriages, Poona, registered
Devdas-Lakshmi marriage under Act III of 1872. |
|
1933 |
June |
25 |
In reply to Asaf Ali’s open letter, Gandhi said
"….non-violence for me is not a mere experiment.
It is a part of my life… I am more convinced that in the
complex situation that faces India, there is no
other way of gaining freedom." |
|
1933 |
July |
2 |
Invited Congressmen for Leaders’ Conference to
be held on July 12. |
|
1933 |
July |
2 |
Had discussion with Harijan workers in
morning. |
|
1933 |
July |
8 |
In Harijan, wrote "All about the
Fast" |
|
1933 |
July |
11 |
In Poona, had discussion with M.S. Aney, M.M.
Malaviya, C. Rajagopalachari, Bhulabhai Desai, Dr.
Alam and Abul Kalam Azad. |
|
1933 |
July |
12 |
Spoke at Leaders’ Conference. |
|
1933 |
July |
12 |
Conference recommended withdrawal of civil
disobedience movement. |
|
1933 |
July |
12 |
Gandhi addressed people from balcony of Tilak
Memorial Hall, venue of Leaders’ Conference. |
|
1933 |
July |
14 |
Spoke at concluding session o Leaders’
Conference which authorized him to seek interview with
Viceroy. |
|
1933 |
July |
14 |
In telegram sought interview with Viceroy.
Spoke at Tilak Smarak Mandir. |
|
1933 |
July |
17 |
Viceroy refused to grant interview; Gandhi
renewed the request which was again turned
down. |
|
1933 |
July |
18 |
Interview to the Press. |
|
1933 |
July |
18 |
Gandhi reached Bombay en route to
Ahmedabad. |
|
1933 |
July |
18 |
In Bombay, gave interview to The Hindu and The
Bombay Chronicle. |
|
1933 |
July |
19 |
Reached Ahmedabad; stayed at Sheth
Ranchhodlal’s Amrit Bhuvan; had discussion with Harijans
and anti-untouchability workers. |
|
1933 |
July |
19 |
Interview to Associate Press of India on Sir
Samuel Hoare’s speech in House of Commons. |
|
1933 |
July |
19 |
Gandhi visited Sabarmati ashram in
afternoon. |
|
1933 |
July |
19 |
Was examined by Ahmedabad doctors; condition
considered "good". |
|
1933 |
July |
20 |
In interview to representative of The Times of
India, explained individual civil
disobedience. |
|
1933 |
July |
21 |
Accompanied by Kasturba, Gandhi met Mirabehn in
Sabarmati Jail. |
|
1933 |
July |
22 |
In Harijan, published reply to "An American
Criticism". In letters to Jamnalal Bajaj and
Devdas Gandhi, announced decision to disband
Sabarmati Ashram. |
|
1933 |
July |
22 |
M.S. Aney issued statement discontinuing mass
civil disobedience movement. |
|
1933 |
July |
23 |
At Ashram prayer meeting, Mahadev Desai read
out Gandhi’s appeal for funds for removal of
untouchability contributions collected on the
spot. |
|
1933 |
July |
24 |
In letter to Satis Chandra Das Gupta, Gandhi
suggested stopping publication of Bengali Harijan, if
it was not self-supporting. Interview to The
Bombay Chronicle on M.S. Aney’s
statement. |
|
1933 |
July |
25 |
Interview to Associated Press of India on
decision to disband Sabarmati Ashram. |
|
1933 |
July |
26 |
Gandhi issued statement on M.S. Aney’s
statement. In letter to Home Secretary, Government
of Bombay, conveyed decision to disband Sabarmati
Ashram. |
|
1933 |
July |
26 |
Interview to Associate Press of
India. |
|
1933 |
July |
26 |
Interview to The Hindu on disbanding of the
Ashram. |
|
1933 |
July |
27 |
In letter to Rabindranath Tagore, Gandhi said
that "there was no injustice done to Bengal" by
Yeravda Pact. Interview to The Daily Herald on
disbanding of Ashram. Interview to The Times of
India |
|
1933 |
July |
28 |
Interview to Associate Press of India on
disbanding of Ashram. |
|
1933 |
July |
29 |
Interview to Associate Press of India on
suspension of Congress Committees. Gandhi visited Sharda
Mandir on its foundation day. |
|
1933 |
July |
30 |
Issued statement approving the appeal for
observance of Sen Gupta Day on August 6. |
|
1933 |
July |
30 |
In statement to Associate Press of India, urged
Congressmen not to fritter away their energy in
debating over decision on civil disobedience;
reminded Englishmen that for "real friendship with
India, Ordinance Rule is not the way,…Congress is the
only |
|
1933 |
July |
30 |
In telegram to Home Secretary, Government of
Bombay, conveyed decision to march to Ras. |
|
1933 |
July |
30 |
In an appeal to people of Gujarat, announced
proposal to leave Ashram on march to Ras with 33
companions on August 1. |
|
1933 |
August |
1 |
Along with Kasturba and Mahadev Desai, was
arrested after prayers. |
|
1933 |
August |
1 |
Bade farewell to Harijans who had gathered on
the road, on way to Sabarmati jail. |
|
1933 |
August |
1 |
Gave statement before District Magistrate,
Ahmedabad. |
|
1933 |
August |
1 |
In letter to Advani, Superintendent, Ahmedabad
Central Prison, asked for permission to do Harijan work.
|
|
1933 |
August |
1 |
Ahmedabad observed hartal. |
|
1933 |
August |
2 |
Gandhi was transferred to Yeravda
Prison. |
|
1933 |
August |
3 |
In letter to Home Secretary, Government of
Bombay, declined to conform to proposed restriction on
his movements. In statement before District
Magistrate, Poona, referred to his letter to Home
Secretary, Government of Bombay, sent earlier in the
day. |
|
1933 |
August |
4 |
Was released from Yeravda Prison and served
with order to quit Yeravda village and confine his
movements to Poona city municipal
limits. |
|
1933 |
August |
4 |
Rearrested and sent for trial in Yeravda Prison
for disobeying restraint order. |
|
1933 |
August |
4 |
During trial gave brief statement explaining
his "willful and deliberate breach of order of the
Government of Bombay". Was sentenced to one year’s
simple imprisonment and was allotted ‘A’
class. |
|
1933 |
August |
4 |
Mahadev Desai also was sentenced to an equal
term of simple imprisonment and was allotted ‘B’
class. |
|
1933 |
August |
4 |
In letter to Home Secretary, Government of
Bombay, Gandhi renewed his request for permission to
"resume anti-untouchability work" and sought
decision before Monday, August 7. |
|
1933 |
August |
5 |
In Harijan article, "Ethics of Fasting", wrote
"Just as a fast for regaining lost health is
neither unnatural nor criminal self-torture, so is not a
fast for purification of self or others." In
letter to R.V. Martin, refused "to pay for any extra
food" |
|
1933 |
August |
6 |
In letter to Home Secretary, Government of
Bombay requested expeditious decision on his request for
grant of facilities. |
|
1933 |
August |
8 |
Thanked Government of Bombay for "limited
permission" on some points and asked Government to
be equally "considerate in regard to (his)
supra-physical needs." |
|
1933 |
August |
10 |
In letter to Home Secretary, Government of
Bombay, appealed for a decision on or before Monday,
August 14. |
|
1933 |
August |
14 |
In letter to Home Secretary, Government of
Bombay conveyed decision to deny himself all nourishment
if demands were not granted before Wednesday,
August 16. At Akola, M.S. Aney with 13 companions
was arrested while starting on a march. |
|
1933 |
August |
15 |
In letter to R.V. Martin, Gandhi urged granting
of three requests, pending final orders, in order to
avert proposed fast. |
|
1933 |
August |
16 |
Commenced fast in the afternoon despite
sanction of certain facilities, which he described as
having been "grudgingly given." |
|
1933 |
August |
17 |
In letter to R.V. Martin, enumerated points for
settlement. |
|
1933 |
August |
19 |
In letter to Home Secretary, Government of
Bombay stated that civil disobedience, "a perfectly
lawful activity", was his creed though considered
by Government as unlawful. |
|
1933 |
August |
20 |
In Harijanbandhu, paid tributes to Hariprasad
Desai of Bhavnagar - "A silent worker in the
Harijan Cause". |
|
1933 |
August |
21 |
Gandhi was removed to Sassoon Hospital, Poona,
because of serious condition. Andrews and Kasturba
visited him. Fearing that he was nearing death,
Gandhi distributed his personal articles of use
among Hospital staff attending on him. (On p. 393
of the t |
|
1933 |
August |
23 |
Was released unconditionally. |
|
1933 |
August |
23 |
Broke fast at 3.45 p.m. by taking a glass of
orange-juice; taken to "Parnakuti" in an
ambulance-car; Dr. Dinshaw Mehta took charge of
him. |
|
1933 |
August |
24 |
Sarojini Naidu visited Gandhi; Legislative
Assembly decided to hold over "Temple-entry Bill" for
one year. |
|
1933 |
August |
25 |
Gandhi gave interview to the Press.
Prabhashankar Pattani visited Gandhi. |
|
1933 |
August |
28 |
In Legislative Assembly, viceroy announced that
on question of reforms he had been consistent in
his policy "so as to help India towards
responsible Government, Home rule or Dominion
Status". Jamshed Mehta visited Gandhi. |
|
1933 |
August |
30 |
In letter to V.S. Srinivasa Sastri, Gandhi said
that he would "gladly retire from Congress and
devote myself to the development of civil
disobedience." |
|
1933 |
September |
2 |
Interview to Associate Press of
India. |
|
1933 |
September |
2 |
Hallett, Home Secretary, met .C.F. Andrews who
gave him his impressions of Gandhi’s mind as
gathered from daily interviews since his
release. |
|
1933 |
September |
3 |
In Harijanbandhu article, "No Exaggeration", Gandhi
wrote: "Harijan service is the breath of my life
and that, therefore, I cannot live for a moment without
it." |
|
1933 |
September |
3 |
In statement to the press, deplored the
assassination of B.E.G. Burge, Magistrate of
Midnapore. |
|
1933 |
September |
7 |
Issued statement on "Harijan Day’ fixed for
September 24, 1933. |
|
1933 |
September |
9 |
In Harijan article, "Was it Coercive?", said "As a
great weapon in the armoury of Satyagraha, it
[fasting] can not be given up because of its possible
abuse." |
|
1933 |
September |
9 |
In letter to V.S. Srinivasa Sastri, said "… I
do not want power. I look upon it as a privileged
service. The moment I feel that I can get out of it to
the benefit of the Congress, I will not
fail." |
|
1933 |
September |
10 |
In Harijan, congratulated Harijans and Hindus of vina
on having resolved their differences. |
|
1933 |
September |
10 - 14 |
Had discussion with Jawaharlal Nehru. |
|
1933 |
September |
Before 11 |
Sent messages to World Fellowship of Faiths;
also to Swadeshi Exhibition organized by Gujarat and
Broach All-India Women’s Conference. |
|
1933 |
September |
12 |
A Japanese sadhu visited Gandhi. |
|
1933 |
September |
13 |
In a letter to Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru pointed
out that "Fundamental Rights and Economic Policy"
Resolution adopted at Karachi Congress "gave the
direction in which we should move." |
|
1933 |
September |
4 |
In letter to Jawaharlal Nehru, Gandhi said "I
can go the whole length with you and say that ‘we
should range ourselves with the progressive forces of
the world’. But "…though there is such an
agreement between you and me in the enunciation of
ideals, |
|
1933 |
September |
15 |
Left Poona for Bombay. |
|
1933 |
September |
16 |
Gandhi continued to stay at Bombay. Conferred
with Jawaharlal Nehru, Sarojini Naidu, G.D. Birla and
Cowasji Jehangir. |
|
1933 |
September |
19 |
Had discussion with representatives of
Mill-owners’ Association and labourers. |
|
1933 |
September |
20 |
Annie Besant died; Gandhi paid tribute to her.
Left for Ahmedabad. |
|
1933 |
September |
21 |
At Ahmedabad; unveiled statue of Chinubhai;
laid foundation stone of Maneklal Jethalal Library. Left
for Bombay at night. |
|
1933 |
September |
22 |
In Bombay. |
|
1933 |
September |
23 |
Arrived in Wardha. |
|
1933 |
September |
24 |
Third ‘Harijan Day’ observed. |
|
1933 |
September |
29 |
Sent condolences on K. Madhavan Nair’s
death. |
|
1933 |
September |
30 |
In letter to G.D. Birla proposed to hand over
Satyagraha Ashram to Servants of Untouchables
Society. |
|
1933 |
October |
4 |
Gave interviews to Rev. Fuji and Rev.
Okitsu. |
|
1933 |
October |
8 |
At public meeting reiterated his decision to
devote himself to Harijan work till august 3,
1934. |
|
1933 |
October |
9 |
Met N.S. Hardikar and Kamaladevi
Chattopadhyaya. |
|
1933 |
October |
14 |
Sent message on fiftieth anniversary of Swami
Dayananda’s death. |
|
1933 |
October |
18 |
Spoke at wedding of Prabhudas Gandhi. |
|
1933 |
October |
22 |
Gave interview to Unti. |
|
1933 |
October |
22 |
Vithalbhai Patel died in Geneva. |
|
1933 |
October |
24 |
In interview to Associate Press Gandhi paid
tribute to Vithalbhai Patel. |
|
1933 |
October |
31 |
Met K.F. Nariman. |
|
1933 |
November |
2 |
Wrote to Governor of Bengal on inhuman
treatment meted out to civil resisters in Hijli
jail. |
|
1933 |
November |
Before 7 |
Addressed Harijans at Nalwadi. |
|
1933 |
November |
7 |
Commenced Harijans tour. |
|
1933 |
November |
7 |
Visited Rama Mandir of Wardha and
Lakshminarayana temple. At Selu opened temple to
Harijans; addressed public meeting. At Wardha
spoke at public meeting in evening. |
|
1933 |
November |
8 |
Arrived in Nagpur in morning. |
|
1933 |
November |
8 |
Spoke at Lendra and Dhantoli. |
|
1933 |
November |
8 |
Addressed meeting at sweepers’ quarters, opened
well for them. Visited various Harijans
institutions; inaugurated Harijans Mahila
Ashram. |
|
1933 |
November |
8 |
Visited Katol, Mapa, Kalameshwar and
Dorli. |
|
1933 |
November |
8 |
At Nagpur addressed public meeting in
evening. |
|
1933 |
November |
9 |
Gave interview to the Press in
morning. |
|
1933 |
November |
9 |
Visited Khadi Vastralaya, Untkhana boarding,
Navi Shukravari and Anath Vidyarthi Griha; opened well
to Harijans. |
|
1933 |
November |
9 |
Visited Kamptee, Kanan, Ramtek, Dumbri Khurd
and Saoner during day. |
|
1933 |
November |
10 |
Gave interview to the Press. |
|
1933 |
November |
10 |
Reached Tumsar, addressed public
meeting. |
|
1933 |
November |
10 |
At Bhandara addressed meeting, opened
Lakshminarayana temple. |
|
1933 |
November |
10 |
Visited Mohali, Shihora, and Lakhni. |
|
1933 |
November |
10 |
At Gondia, addressed public meeting. Left for
Wardha. |
|
1933 |
November |
11 |
Arrived in Wardha at 7 a.m. Gave interview to
the Press. |
|
1933 |
November |
11 |
At Deoli addressed public meeting. |
|
1933 |
November |
12 |
At Wardha. |
|
1933 |
November |
13 |
Left Wardha for Hinganghat. |
|
1933 |
November |
14 |
At Hinganghat visited Harijans quarters,
addressed public meeting in evening. |
|
1933 |
November |
14 |
Reached Chanda at night. |
|
1933 |
November |
14 |
Visited Mool, opened two wells to
Harijans. |
|
1933 |
November |
14 |
At Saoli visited Khadi Karyalaya and weavers’
quarters; spoke at public meeting. |
|
1933 |
November |
14 |
At Chanda spoke at public meeting in
evening. |
|
1933 |
November |
15 |
Addressed public meeting at Warora and Wun in
morning. |
|
1933 |
November |
15 |
Visited Brany and Umani. |
|
1933 |
November |
15 |
Reached Yeotmal in evening. |
|
1933 |
November |
15 |
Visited Chokhamela Harijan Boarding and other
institutions. |
|
1933 |
November |
15 |
Addressed workers’ meeting and public
meeting. |
|
1933 |
November |
16 |
Left Yeotmal for Amraoti in morning. |
|
1933 |
November |
16 |
Arrived in Amraoti at 11 a.m. |
|
1933 |
November |
16 |
Addressed Children’s meeting, women’s meeting
and Harijans’ meeting in afternoon. |
|
1933 |
November |
16 |
Visited Harijan quarters. |
|
1933 |
November |
16 |
Spoke at Hanuman Vyayamshala and public meeting
in evening. |
|
1933 |
November |
17 |
Visited Kamargaon, Loni, Karanjia, Murtazapur,
Balapur, Wadegaon, Wallaya and Shegaon. |
|
1933 |
November |
17 |
At Lasura opened Shiva temple. |
|
1933 |
November |
17 |
At Khamgaon visited Harijan quarters and
Harijan hostel. |
|
1933 |
November |
17 |
Spoke at Anjuman Mufid-ul-Islam, public meeting
and workers’ meeting. |
|
1933 |
November |
18 |
Arrived in Akola at 10 a.m. |
|
1933 |
November |
18 |
Visited National School, Saraswati School,
Saraswati Mandir and Harijan quarters. |
|
1933 |
November |
18 |
Had interview with Harijans. |
|
1933 |
November |
18 |
Had discussion with sanatanist Swami
Lalnath. |
|
1933 |
November |
18 |
Addressed public meeting and Harijan workers’
meeting. |
|
1933 |
November |
18 |
Gave interview to the Press. |
|
1933 |
November |
19 |
Left Akola in morning. |
|
1933 |
November |
19 |
Visited Ugwa, Keliveli, Akot, Anjangaon and
Pathrot. |
|
1933 |
November |
19 |
Reached Chikalda. |
|
1933 |
November |
20 |
Left Chikalda. |
|
1933 |
November |
20 |
At Ellichpur addressed two public
meeting. |
|
1933 |
November |
20 |
Visited Utkhed and Chandur Bazaar. |
|
1933 |
November |
20 |
At Morsi spoke at public meeting. |
|
1933 |
November |
20 |
Arrived in Badnera at night, addressed public
meeting. |
|
1933 |
November |
20 |
Gave message to people of Berar. |
|
1933 |
November |
22 |
Arrived in Drug. |
|
1933 |
November |
22 |
Visited house of a sweeper, Municipal school,
Arya Samaj Girls’ School, Khadi Centre and Harijan
quarters. |
|
1933 |
November |
22 |
Addressed public meeting. |
|
1933 |
November |
22 |
Visited Kumhari. |
|
1933 |
November |
22 |
Reached Raipur at night. |
|
1933 |
November |
23 |
Had interviews with Harijans and sanatanists in
morning. |
|
1933 |
November |
23 |
Spoke in reply to address. Visited Harijan
quarters, Khadi Bhandar, Hindu Anathalaya and Sanatani
Ashram. |
|
1933 |
November |
23 |
Opened All-India Swadeshi Exhibition in
evening. |
|
1933 |
November |
24 |
At Dhamtari, addressed women’s’ meeting and
public meeting; visited Harijan quarters. |
|
1933 |
November |
24 |
Visited Rajim. |
|
1933 |
November |
24 |
At Raipur opened Hanuman temple and two wells
to Harijans; addressed public meeting in
evening. |
|
1933 |
November |
25 |
At Baloda Bazaar opened Gopalji temple to
Harijans; addressed public meeting. |
|
1933 |
November |
25 |
Visited Bhatapara and Sakti. |
|
1933 |
November |
25 |
At Baitalpur visited Clare leper
Asylum |
|
1933 |
November |
25 |
At Bilaspur spoke at women’s meeting, public
meeting and railway workers’ meeting. |
|
1933 |
November |
25 |
Returned to Raipur. |
|
1933 |
November |
26 |
At Raipur. |
|
1933 |
November |
27 |
Addressed women’s meeting in
afternoon. |
|
1933 |
November |
27 |
Spoke at Chhattisgarh Harijan workers’ meeting
and Rajkumar College in evening. |
|
1933 |
November |
27 |
Left for Amgaon. |
|
1933 |
November |
28 |
Reached Amgaon at 1 a.m., addressed villagers’
meeting. |
|
1933 |
November |
28 |
At Risama opened Ganesh temple. |
|
1933 |
November |
28 |
At Lanji visited Harijan quarters; addressed
meeting. |
|
1933 |
November |
28 |
Visited Kirnapur. |
|
1933 |
November |
28 |
At Balaghat addressed women’s meeting and
public meeting.; visited Harijan quarters. |
|
1933 |
November |
28 |
Visited Waraseoni. |
|
1933 |
November |
28 |
Arrived in Seoni. |
|
1933 |
November |
29 |
Addressed women’s meeting and public
meeting. |
|
1933 |
November |
29 |
Had interview with sanatanists. |
|
1933 |
November |
29 |
At Chhindwara addressed workers’ meeting and
public meeting; visited Harijan quarters. |
|
1933 |
November |
29 |
Visited Kherwani and Multapi. |
|
1933 |
November |
29 |
Reached Betul. |
|
1933 |
November |
30 |
Visited Khedi, Savaligarh and
Baraling. |
|
1933 |
November |
30 |
At Betul spoke at public meeting; visited
Harijan quarters. |
|
1933 |
November |
30 |
At Itarsi addressed public meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
1 |
At Kareli addressed public meeting. At Deori
opened Shri Muralidhar temple; addressed public
meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
1 |
Visited injured Harijan girl in
hospital. |
|
1933 |
December |
1 |
At Anantpur spoke at public meeting; visited
Khadi Nivas and villagers’ houses; conferred with
khadi workers. |
|
1933 |
December |
2 |
Left Anantpur. |
|
1933 |
December |
2 |
Visited Garhakota. |
|
1933 |
December |
2 |
At Damoh, laid foundation-stone of temple for
Harijans; addressed public meeting; visited
Harijan quarters. |
|
1933 |
December |
2 |
Reached Sagar at 4 p.m.; addressed women’s
meeting and public meeting; laid foundation-stone of
temple to be built by Harijans for all Hindus.
Left for Katni at night. |
|
1933 |
December |
3 |
At Katni addressed public meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
3 |
Visited Sihora, Burhagar and Panagar. |
|
1933 |
December |
3 |
Reached Jabalpur at 4 p.m., spoke at public
meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
4 |
At Jabalpur; silence day; met Dr. M.A.
Ansari. |
|
1933 |
December |
5 |
Conferred with Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr. Ansari, S.
Mahmud, K.F. Nariman and Jamnalal Bajaj. |
|
1933 |
December |
6 |
Spoke at Harijan workers’ meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
6 |
Visited Mandla; addressed public
meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
6 |
Returned to Jabalpur; visited Narayanganj,
Barela and Beoharji’s temple; inspected night school
for Harijans. |
|
1933 |
December |
6 |
At Jabalpur spoke at Gujaratis’
meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
7 |
Conferred with Harijan Leaders and
workers. |
|
1933 |
December |
7 |
Visited Swadeshi Museum and Harijan
quarters. |
|
1933 |
December |
7 |
At Khadi Bhandar sold khadi; opened
Lakshminarayana temple to Harijans. |
|
1933 |
December |
7 |
Spoke at women’s meeting and Leonard
Theological College. |
|
1933 |
December |
7 |
Left Jabalpur by train. |
|
1933 |
December |
7 |
Arrived at Sohagpur. |
|
1933 |
December |
7 |
Visited Babai. |
|
1933 |
December |
8 |
Reached Harda in morning; addressed public
meeting. Spoke at public meeting at Khandwa and
Burhanpur. |
|
1933 |
December |
8 |
Left for Jhansi. |
|
1933 |
December |
9 |
Arrived at Bhopal, spoke at public meeting.
Visited Bhilsa and Basoda. |
|
1933 |
December |
9 |
At Jhansi addressed women’s meeting and public
meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
9 |
Left for Delhi. |
|
1933 |
December |
10 |
Arrived in Delhi in morning; addressed
labourers’ meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
10 |
Visited Harijan quarters, Khadi Bhandar and
Jamia Millia Islamia. |
|
1933 |
December |
10 |
Had discussion with Harijans. |
|
1933 |
December |
11 |
At Delhi; silence day. |
|
1933 |
December |
12 |
Conferred with Congress leaders. |
|
1933 |
December |
13 |
Had discussion with sanatanists. |
|
1933 |
December |
13 |
In morning visited Alipur and spoke at public
meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
13 |
Attended meeting of Central Board of Harijan
Sevek Sangh. |
|
1933 |
December |
13 |
Addressed students’ meeting and unveiled
portrait of Motilal Nehru. |
|
1933 |
December |
13 |
In statement to the Press categorically refused
charges made by Mohammed Iqbal. |
|
1933 |
December |
13 |
Met members of Japanese Delegation. |
|
1933 |
December |
13 |
Continued talks with Congress
leaders. |
|
1933 |
December |
13 |
At night conferred with Congress
workers. |
|
1933 |
December |
14 |
Continued discussion with Abul Kalam Azad,
Jawaharlal Nehru, J.B. Kripalani, Jamnalal Bajaj and
Syed Mahmud. |
|
1933 |
December |
14 |
Addressed Harijans’ and woken’s
meetings. |
|
1933 |
December |
14 |
Left for Bezwada at 4 p.m. |
|
1933 |
December |
15 |
In train. |
|
1933 |
December |
Before 16 |
Had discussion with sanatanists. |
|
1933 |
December |
16 |
Arrived in Bezawda at 3 a.m. |
|
1933 |
December |
16 |
Visited Padamata, Padamatalanka, Mogalrajapuram
and Idupugallu. |
|
1933 |
December |
16 |
At Bazwada visited Harijan quarters; addressed
women’s meeting and public meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
17 |
At Mudunuru opened two temples to Harijans in
morning. |
|
1933 |
December |
17 |
At Gudivada, spoke at public meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
17 |
At Siddhantam opened temple to Harijans; gave
interview to The Hindu in afternoon. |
|
1933 |
December |
17 |
Visited Angaluru, Gudlavalleru, Kavutaram and
Pedanna. |
|
1933 |
December |
17 |
Reached Masulipatam; addressed public
meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
17 |
Paid visit to Challapalle. |
|
1933 |
December |
18 |
At Masulipatam; silence day. |
|
1933 |
December |
19 |
In evening visited Kankipadu, Pamaru, and
Bhatlapenumarru. |
|
1933 |
December |
19 |
Returned to Bezwada. |
|
1933 |
December |
19 |
Left for Madras. |
|
1933 |
December |
20 |
Arrived in Madras in morning. |
|
1933 |
December |
20 |
Spoke in reply to civic address; opened
All-India Swadeshi Exhibition. |
|
1933 |
December |
20 |
Addressed South India Chamber of Commerce, two
women’s meetings, students’ meeting and public
meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
21 |
Visited Harijan Cheries. |
|
1933 |
December |
21 |
At Robinson Park, Royapuram, spoke at Harijans’
meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
21 |
At Perambur addressed M.S.M. Railway labourers’
meeting and public meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
21 |
Spoke at Bharat Sabha at Vellala
Teynampet. |
|
1933 |
December |
21 |
At Wadia Park addressed Labour Union meeting
and unveiled Annie Besant’s portrait. |
|
1933 |
December |
21 |
At Choolai spoke at public meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
22 |
Gave interview to S. Satyamurti. |
|
1933 |
December |
22 |
Addressed public meeting, Vaishya Association
and Gujarati, Marwari and Sindhi residents at Jain
Mandir. |
|
1933 |
December |
22 |
Unveiled portrait of Nageswara Rao Pantulu at
Andhra Maha Sabha. |
|
1933 |
December |
22 |
Visited slums in Triplicane. |
|
1933 |
December |
22 |
Presided over Hindi Prachar Sabha
Convocation. |
|
1933 |
December |
22 |
Met Depressed Classes Deputation;. Gave
interview to Madras Mail and The Hindu. |
|
1933 |
December |
22 |
Sent message to Tamil Lovers’
Conference. |
|
1933 |
December |
22 |
Left for Guntur. |
|
1933 |
December |
23 |
Reached Guntur in morning. |
|
1933 |
December |
23 |
Paid visit to Konda Venkatappayya’s ailing
wife. Renamed a temple; addressed public meeting.
Visited Chebrole, Munipalle, Vellalur and
Ponnur. |
|
1933 |
December |
23 |
At Nidubrole, spoke at public meeting; declared
open institution for adult education and
library. |
|
1933 |
December |
23 |
At Thalapalem, opened Free Ayurvedic Kuteeram
and laid foundation-stone of Atma Vilas Ashram building;
addressed Harijans’ meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
23 |
At Kavur; laid foundation of Vinay Ashram
building, opened temple to Harijans, addressed public
meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
23 |
At Ithananagarampadu opened temple to
Harijans. |
|
1933 |
December |
23 |
Visited Bhattiprolu and Repalli. |
|
1933 |
December |
23 |
Reached Tenali; spoke at public
meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
24 |
Arrived at Samalkot at 10.40 a.m. |
|
1933 |
December |
24 |
At Peddapuram, spoke at public
meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
24 |
At Cocanada addressed women’s meeting and
public meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
24 |
Visited Gollapalem. |
|
1933 |
December |
24 |
At Ramchandrapuram, visited Valmiki Ashram,
addressed public meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
24 |
Reached Rajahmundry at 7.30 p.m., addressed
public meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
24 |
Met Harijan leaders’ deputation at
night. |
|
1933 |
December |
24 |
Spent night in launch. |
|
1933 |
December |
25 |
Reached Sitanagaram in morning; silence
day. |
|
1933 |
December |
26 |
Visited Vangalpadu, opened sitaramaswami
temple, Sitanagaram Harijan ashram and two temples of
Ramalingeshwara and Kodandam. |
|
1933 |
December |
26 |
Reached Tallapudi by steam launch. |
|
1933 |
December |
26 |
Visited Malakapalli, Dhramavaram, and
Nidadavole. |
|
1933 |
December |
26 |
Arrived in Tanuku. |
|
1933 |
December |
27 |
At Tanuku spoke at public meeting, visited
Eletipadu, Kavitam, Poduru, Vedangi and
Jinnunur. |
|
1933 |
December |
27 |
At Palakollu, spoke at public meeting laid
foundation of Harijan Ashram. |
|
1933 |
December |
27 |
Paid visit to Ballipadu. |
|
1933 |
December |
27 |
Addressed public meeting at Bhimavaram and
Tadepalligudem. |
|
1933 |
December |
27 |
Reached Ellora at 5 p.m. and addressed public
meeting and Arya Andhra Sangha, unveiled
Lajpatrai’s portrait; visited Harijan
quarters. |
|
1933 |
December |
28 |
Met Congress workers. |
|
1933 |
December |
28 |
Left Ellora. |
|
1933 |
December |
28 |
Reached Vizagapatam in afternoon. |
|
1933 |
December |
28 |
Visited Harijan workers; opened swadeshi store;
spoke at women’s meeting and public meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
28 |
At Bimlipatam opened Ramamandiram. |
|
1933 |
December |
28 |
At Vizianagaram met Harijan leaders. |
|
1933 |
December |
29 |
At Vizianagaram visited Harijan quarters; spoke
at public meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
29 |
At Anakapalle, spoke in reply to civic
address. |
|
1933 |
December |
29 |
Reached Bitragunta. |
|
1933 |
December |
30 |
Addressed public meeting at Kavli and Allur. At
Gandavaram; opened temple to Harijans; spoke at
public meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
30 |
Visited Yellayapalem. |
|
1933 |
December |
30 |
At Buchireddipalem; addressed women’s meeting
and public meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
30 |
At Nellore; visited Harijan quarters, opened
reading-room for Harijans; addressed women’s meeting
and public meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
30 |
At Gadur; spoke at public meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
30 |
Arrived in Venkatagiri. |
|
1933 |
December |
31 |
Visited Harijan quarters; laid foundation stone
of reading-room for Harijans; spoke at public
meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
31 |
At Tirupati, addressed public
meeting. |
|
1933 |
December |
31 |
Visited Renigunta. |
|
1933 |
December |
31 |
Reached
Cuddapah. |
