|
|
1939 |
January |
1 |
Gave Interview to Timothy Ling Fang Lew and
P.C. Hsu, members of Chinese delegation to Missionary
Conference at Tambaram. Gave interview to Rev.
S.S. Temo of D.R. Mission, Johannesburg. |
|
1939 |
January |
1 |
Left for Bardoli. |
|
1939 |
January |
2 |
Arrived in Bardoli. |
|
1939 |
January |
3 |
Had discussion with U.N. Dhebar about Rajkot
Satyagraha. |
|
1939 |
January |
4 |
Had talk with Jamnalal Bajaj concerning Jaipur
Satyagraha |
|
1939 |
January |
11 - 14 |
Attended Congress Working Committee
meeting. |
|
1939 |
January |
15 |
Had talk with Toyohiko Kagawa. Had discussion
with the Aga Khan about minority community and communal
unity. |
|
1939 |
January |
17 |
Received B.G. Kher. |
|
1939 |
January |
23 |
Vallabhbhai Patel arrived in Bardoli to
discussed Rajkot affairs with Gandhi. |
|
1939 |
January |
24 |
Gandhi had talk with Pattabhi
Sitaramayya. |
|
1939 |
January |
26 |
Addressed meeting of peasants on emancipation
day. |
|
1939 |
January |
28 |
Had discussion with representatives of
Municipalities and Local Boards. |
|
1939 |
January |
29 |
Addressed meeting of peasants held on occasion
of restoration of confiscated lands. |
|
1939 |
January |
31 |
Issued statement to the Press on election of
Subhas Chandra Bose as Congress President and on Rajkot
and Jaipur Satyagrahas. |
|
1939 |
February |
1 |
Left for Segaon. |
|
1939 |
February |
2 |
Arrived in Segaon. |
|
1939 |
February |
3 - 4 |
At Wardha. Had talk with teachers undergoing
training under Wardha scheme of education. |
|
1939 |
February |
5 |
At Segaon. |
|
1939 |
February |
8 |
Issued statement to the Press on Jamnalal
Bajaj’s arrest. |
|
1939 |
February |
9 |
Issued statement to Press on Rajkot and Jaipur
Satyagraha. |
|
1939 |
February |
13 |
Had discussion with Dr. Chesterton of english
baptist Mission. |
|
1939 |
February |
14 |
Subhas Chandra Bose arrived in Segaon to have
discussion with Gandhi. |
|
1939 |
February |
15 |
Discussion continued. |
|
1939 |
February |
21 |
Gandhi had talk with delegates of Hyderabad
State Congress. |
|
1939 |
February |
23 |
Isued statement to the Press on strike in
Annamalai University and Rajkot Satyagraha. |
|
1939 |
February |
24 |
Had talk with Ashram inmates about his decision
to go to Rajkot. |
|
1939 |
February |
25 |
Issued statement to the Press on Rajkot
Satyagraha. Left for Bombay en route to
Rajkot. |
|
1939 |
February |
26 |
Arrived in Bombay. |
|
1939 |
February |
27 |
Arrived in Rajkot. Gave interview to Associate
Press and The Hindu. |
|
1939 |
February |
28 |
Had separate discussions with representatives
of Muslim Council of Action and deputation of
Garasia Mandal. Gave interview to The
Hindu. |
|
1939 |
March |
1 |
Gandhi was in Rajkot, interview to Associate
Press of India. |
|
1939 |
March |
2 |
In statement to the Press, Gandhi announced
decision to go on fast if his request to Thakore Saheb
was not complied with. |
|
1939 |
March |
3 |
Commenced fast ; issued statement to the press
and released letter to Thakore Saheb; had discussion
with Fateh Mohammed Khan. |
|
1939 |
March |
4 |
In statement to the Press, appealed to
Congressmen "to make supreme efforts to clean the
Congress house of proved corruption and
impurities." |
|
1939 |
March |
6 |
Had discussion with Agatha Harrison. |
|
1939 |
March |
7 |
Broke fast; issued statement to the
Press. |
|
1939 |
March |
8 |
Had talk with Agatha Harrison. |
|
1939 |
March |
9 |
In telegram to Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhas
Chandra Bose, emphasized need for resolution "to
rid Congress of internal corruption". Appealed to
people of Rajkot to become worthy of "responsible
Government". |
|
1939 |
March |
11 |
Issued statement to the Press, declined "to
give a decisive opinion" on question of revival of
civil resistance in Travancore. |
|
1939 |
March |
14 |
Had discussion with Haribhau Upadhyaya and
others on Jaipur Satyagraha. |
|
1939 |
March |
15 |
In Delhi had two-hour meeting with Viceroy; in
Delhi Jail persuaded prisoners to give up
hunger-strike. |
|
1939 |
March |
16 |
Had another meeting with Viceroy; interview to
Gobind Bihari Lal; Gandhi had discussion with
Hyderabad Aryasamaj leaders on Hyderabad
Satyagraha. |
|
1939 |
March |
18 |
Spoke at opening ceremony of Lakshmi Narayan
Temple and Buddha Vihara. |
|
1939 |
March |
19 |
Asked Jaipur Satyagraha Council to postpone
despatch of satyagrahis to Jaipur. |
|
1939 |
March |
20 |
In statement to the Press, condemned action of
Travancore Dewan in arresting Pattom Thanu Pilai and
other Congress leaders. Had separate discussions
with Travancore satyagrahis and Jaipur
satyagrahis. |
|
1939 |
March |
Before 23 |
Interview to The New York Times. |
|
1939 |
March |
23 |
Gandhi Issued statement advising suspension of
Travancore Satyagraha. |
|
1939 |
March |
24 |
In Allahabad, called on Abdul Kalam Azad; left
for Delhi. |
|
1939 |
March |
25 |
In telegram to R.K. Jha, confirmed that
statement suspending Travancore Satyagraha contemplated
similar action in Nandgaon State. |
|
1939 |
March |
26 |
In Harijan, commended Bombay Government’s
decision to introduce prohibition from August 1,
1939. |
|
1939 |
March |
29 qnd 30 |
Had discussion with Agatha Harrison. |
|
1939 |
March |
30 |
In letter to Subhas Chandra Bose gave
permission to publish their correspondence. |
|
1939 |
March |
31 |
Had discussion with inmates of Birla House on
communal situation in Allahabad. |
|
1939 |
April |
3 |
Sir Maurice Gwyer gave verdict in favour of
Vallabhbhai Patel. |
|
1939 |
April |
4 |
Gandhi Issued statement to the Press on Bombay
prohibition programme; in another statement
condemned repression in Travancore. |
|
1939 |
April |
6 |
Had meeting with Viceroy. |
|
1939 |
April |
7 |
Left for Rajkot. |
|
1939 |
April |
9 |
Reached Rajkot. |
|
1939 |
April |
11 |
Met E.C. Gibson. |
|
1939 |
April |
12 |
Bhayats and Muslims met Gandhi. |
|
1939 |
April |
14 |
On behalf of Vallabhbhai Patel, Gandhi wrote to
Dharmendrasinh suggesting seven names for reforms
Committee. |
|
1939 |
April |
15 |
Issued statement to the Press regarding
nomination of seven names for Reforms
Committee. |
|
1939 |
April |
16 |
Muslims and Garasias staged a demonstration at
prayer; Gandhi issued statement. |
|
1939 |
April |
17 |
In telegram to Satyamurti disapproved observing
of ‘Kenya Day’ on May 14. |
|
1939 |
April |
18 |
In telegram to Lord Linlithgow, reminded him of
20,000 Talcher refugees. |
|
1939 |
April |
19 |
Suffered from gastric flu. |
|
1939 |
April |
20 |
Met Gibson with "the sporting offer" namely,
"Parishad should withdraw from the proposed
Committee altogether and that the Thakore Saheb should
nominate his own Committee" in terms of December
26 Settlement. |
|
1939 |
April |
22 |
Met Virawala; gave statement to Associate Press
of India. |
|
1939 |
April |
23 |
In letter informed Gibson of Virawala’s
rejection of "sporting offer"; addressed meeting
of Praja Parishad workers. |
|
1939 |
April |
24 |
Left for Bombay; issued statement to the press
on his defeat in Rajkot. |
|
1939 |
April |
25 |
Reached Bombay; left for Calcutta. |
|
1939 |
April |
27 |
On train, between Kharagpur and Calcutta,
interview to The Stateman. |
|
1939 |
April |
29 |
In letter to Subhas Bose Gandhi said "… knowing
how you and most of the members differ on
fundamentals… you are free to choose your own
Committee." |
|
1939 |
April |
29 |
Subhas Bose resigned from Congress
Presidentship after reading out Gandhi’s letter at
A.I.C.C. meeting. |
|
1939 |
May |
1 |
Gandhi left for Brindaban (Bihar). |
|
1939 |
May |
3 |
Spoke at opening of Village Industries
Exhibition. |
|
1939 |
May |
4 |
Spoke at Teachers’ Training Camp. |
|
1939 |
May |
5 |
Answered questions at Gandhi Seva Sangh
meeting. |
|
1939 |
May |
6 |
Answered questions at Gandhi Seva Sangh
meeting. |
|
1939 |
May |
7 |
Answered questions at Gandhi Seva Sangh
meeting; addressed All-India Village Industries Board;
also addressed public meeting. |
|
1939 |
May |
8 |
Left for Benares to see Madan Mohan
Malaviya. |
|
1939 |
May |
11 |
In Bombay, interview to the Press. |
|
1939 |
May |
12 |
Gandhi reached Rajkot; spoke at meeting of
Praja Parishad workers. |
|
1939 |
May |
12 |
In interview to A.P.I. regretted anti-Asiatic
policy of South Africa Union Government. |
|
1939 |
May |
12 |
In a personal letter to Virawala mentioned "the
double game" he was playing. |
|
1939 |
May |
On or after 12 |
In talk to Praja Parishad workers confessed his
"impatience" in attitude to problem of Bhayats and
Mussalmans. |
|
1939 |
May |
13 and 14 |
Interview to Travancore National Congress
delegation. |
|
1939 |
May |
15 |
In talk to Praja Parishad workers Gandhi
expressed desire to renounce Gwyer Award. |
|
1939 |
May |
17 |
In statement to the press, renounced Gwyer
Award. Had discussion with Mahadev Desai. |
|
1939 |
May |
After 17 |
Had talks with co-workers on his decision to
give up the Award; interview to Steel of The New
York Times. |
|
1939 |
May |
18 |
Gandhi had discussion with Kasturba
Gandhi. |
|
1939 |
May |
20 |
Attended Durbar at Rajkot Palace. |
|
1939 |
May |
On or after 20 |
Had talk with co-workers who remonstrated with
Gandhi for attending the Rajkot Durbar. |
|
1939 |
May |
23 |
In message, advised South Africa Indians to
fight unitedly the Union Government’s policy of
progressive stringency in their anti-Asiatic
drive"; addressed public meeting. |
|
1939 |
May |
31 |
Spoke at Executive Committee Meeting of
Kathiawar Political Conference. |
|
1939 |
June |
1 |
Accompanied by Kasturba Gandhi, Mahadev Desai,
Pyarelal and Dr. Sushila Nayyar, Gandhi left Rajkot
for Bombay by Kathiawar Mail. On train, had
discussion with Travancore State Congress
deputation. |
|
1939 |
June |
2 |
Reached Bombay. Interview to Bombay
Victuallers’ Association representative, which was
followed by Parsi deputation led by Cowasji
Jehangir. |
|
1939 |
June |
4 |
Gandhi issued statement explaining his new
technique of action in Travancore. |
|
1939 |
June |
6 |
Interview to deputation of Kolhapur Praja
Parishad. |
|
1939 |
June |
7 |
Left Bombay for Segaon. |
|
1939 |
June |
11 |
In Harijan article "Meaning of Prohibition",
replied to letter from Archbishop of Bombay. |
|
1939 |
June |
13 |
Interview to Mysore Congress
representatives. |
|
1939 |
June |
20 |
Accompanied by Mahadev Desai, Pyarelal and Dr.
Sushila Nayyar, Gandhi left Segaon for Bombay. |
|
1939 |
June |
23 |
In Bombay, drafted resolutions for the
All-India Congress Committee. |
|
1939 |
June |
27 |
In Harijan, wrote on "The National
Flag". |
|
1939 |
July |
4 |
Visited Chemical Industrial and Pharmaceutical
Laboratories. |
|
1939 |
July |
5 |
At Bombay Central, before leaving for Frontier
Province, received Aim of Japan’s Expansion in China
from Chinese monks |
|
1939 |
July |
5 |
Before boarding Frontier Mail, received from
S.K. Bole, who had led group of forty Bhandaris,
petition to Premier of Bombay and assured him that
they "will not be allowed to starve". |
|
1939 |
July |
5 |
Left for Peshawar. Mahadev Desai accompanied
him. Kasturba Gandhi, Pyarelal and Dr. Sushila Nayyar
stayed back. |
|
1939 |
July |
7 |
Gandhi reached Abbottabad in the
evening. |
|
1939 |
July |
8 |
In statement to the press urged Bengal
political prisoners "not to take to
hunger-strike". |
|
1939 |
July |
8 |
Meenakshi Temple in Madurai was thrown open to
Harijans. |
|
1939 |
July |
9 |
Interview to L.W. Jardine of M.R.A. |
|
1939 |
July |
10 |
Gandhi had discussion with Jayaprakash Narayan,
who spoke about Kisan Sabha and Congress in Bihar and
also about Socialist Party’s attitude towards
forward Bloc. |
|
1939 |
July |
13 |
In statement, Gandhi expressed regret over
Subhas Chandra Bose’s opposition to Bombay prohibition
scheme. |
|
1939 |
July |
14 |
Kasturba Gandhi, Pyarelal and Dr. Sushila
Nayyar reached Abbottabad. |
|
1939 |
July |
15 |
In statement to the Press, Gandhi urged Bengal
Government to release the political prisoners. |
|
1939 |
July |
16 |
Gandhi was in Abbottabad since July
7. |
|
1939 |
July |
17 |
In letter to sikandar Hyat Khan, expressed
inability to agree with his alternative scheme of
Federation. |
|
1939 |
July |
22 |
In statement to the Press, announced
cancellation of his visit to Kashmir. |
|
1939 |
July |
22 |
Interview to Provincial Congress Committee
members. |
|
1939 |
July |
23 |
Message to Bombay Government Prohibition Board
on decision to promulgate prohibition in Bombay from
august. In letter to Adolf Hitler, Government
appealed to him as "the one person in the world
who can prevent a war which may reduce humanity to the
sav |
|
1939 |
July |
23 |
Spoke at Abbottabad. |
|
1939 |
July |
On or Before 26 |
Discussion with Dr. Charles Fabri. |
|
1939 |
July |
26 |
Gandhi left Abbottabad for Wardha. Kasturba
Gandhi, Mahadev Desai, Pyarelal and dr. Sushila Nayyar
accompanied him. |
|
1939 |
July |
27 |
At Ghaziabad Station in the morning, Gandhi got
down and proceeded to Delhi in motor-car. |
|
1939 |
July |
27 |
At about 10.30 a.m. at Harijan Colony presided
over first convocation of Harijan Industrial Home and
gave away certificates to students. |
|
1939 |
July |
27 |
In afternoon, interview to Ghanshyamsingh
Gupta, Speaker, Central Provinces legislative
Assembly, Vinayak Rao of Arya Samaj Satyagraha in
Hyderabad State, and Deshbandhu Gupta, who placed
before him correspondence between Ghanshyamsingh Gupta
and Akbar |
|
1939 |
July |
27 |
Left Delhi for Wardha by Grand Trunk
Express. |
|
1939 |
July |
31 |
S.K. Bole in his letter to Gandhi said that
"the signatories to the memorial acted bona fide
and they never intended to offer any threat to the
Bombay Ministry. |
|
1939 |
August |
1 |
In telegram to Viceroy, Gandhi regretted his
inability to see him in Delhi on August 5. |
|
1939 |
August |
3 |
Bengal political prisoners decided to suspend
hunger-strike. |
|
1939 |
August |
Before 4 |
In letter to President, Tanzeem-ul-Mominin,
Gandhi advised withdrawal of civil disobedience started
by Shias in early June as a result of the
Shia-Sunni dispute. |
|
1939 |
August |
5 |
In discussion, persuaded V.V. Sathe, a
Satyagrahi, to postpone his proposed fast to seek
redress of grievances against Bombay
Government. |
|
1939 |
August |
7 |
Rajagopalachari introduced in Madras
Legislative Council Temple-entry Authorization and
Indemnity Bill as passed by Madras Legislative
Assembly. |
|
1939 |
August |
8 |
"Arya Satyagraha" was called off. |
|
1939 |
August |
11 |
The Congress Working Committee passed
resolution disqualifying Subhas Chandra Bose from being
President of Bengal Provincial Congress Committee
for three years from August 30. |
|
1939 |
August |
23 |
In statement to the Press, Gandhi replied to
criticisms against two resolutions of Congress Working
Committee - one disqualifying Subhas Chandra Bose
and other on war. |
|
1939 |
August |
27 |
In statement to the Press on international
crisis, declared " I cannot emphasize my belief
more forcibly than by saying that I personally
would not purchase my own country’s freedom by
violence even if such a thing were a
possibility". |
|
1939 |
August |
Before 30 |
In message to Poles, sent "good wishes and
blessings". |
|
1939 |
August |
31 |
In telegram to G.D. Birla, advised commercial
community to "remain silent" on international
crisis till "actual result is known." |
|
1939 |
September |
2 |
Left for Simla in response to invitation from
Viceroy. |
|
1939 |
September |
3 |
England and France declared war on
Germany. |
|
1939 |
September |
4 |
Interview with Viceroy. |
|
1939 |
September |
5 |
Gandhi left for Wardha. |
|
1939 |
September |
5 |
Issued statement on Simla visit. Sabarmati
Ashram was officially declared as ‘Harijan
Ashram.’ |
|
1939 |
September |
8 |
Congress Working Committee meeting began in
Wardha. |
|
1939 |
September |
11 |
Viceroy addressed Legislative Assembly;
announced postponement of Federation. |
|
1939 |
September |
15 |
Gandhi gave statement to the press on Congress
Working Committee concluded its meeting. |
|
1939 |
September |
20 |
Gandhi issued statement suggesting mode of
action by the Ministries in view of Congress
Working Committee Manifesto. |
|
1939 |
September |
23 and 24 |
Discussion with members of Oxford
Group. |
|
1939 |
September |
24 |
Gandhi left for Simla on being invited by
Viceroy for second round of talks. |
|
1939 |
September |
26 |
In Simla, interview with Viceroy. |
|
1939 |
September |
27 |
Gandhi left for Segaon. |
|
1939 |
September |
28 |
At Nagpur railway station, answered questions
on interview with Viceroy. |
|
1939 |
September |
28 |
In statement to the Press, appealed to Lord
Zetland to "forget the old language of imperialists and
open a new chapter for all those who have been
held under imperial bondage". |
|
1939 |
October |
2 |
In Delhi, discussion with Rajendra Prasad and
Jawaharlal Nehru before their meeting with
Viceroy. |
|
1939 |
October |
3 |
In message to British people through The
Manchester Guardian, Gandhi appealed for Bretain’s
sincerity in "professions about democracy". |
|
1939 |
October |
5 |
Interview with Viceroy. |
|
1939 |
October |
6 |
Gandhi reached Segaon. |
|
1939 |
October |
7 - 10 |
In Wardha attended Congress Working Committee
meeting. |
|
1939 |
October |
10 |
A.I.C.C. passed Working Committee resolution on
war. In Harijan article "On trial", Gandhi
observed that "Congressmen are unprepared for
non-violent defence against armed invasion" and he
declared, "it is better for India to discard
violence altogethe |
|
1939 |
October |
12 |
In letter to Dr. B.C. Roy, declined to shoulder
burden of leading Congress and suggested to have
Jawaharlal Nehru for that post. |
|
1939 |
October |
13 |
In statement, described A.I.C.C. resolution on
war as "moderate and wise" and appealed to
Congressmen "to desist from any action that would savour
of indiscipline of defiance". |
|
1939 |
October |
17 |
Viceroy made declaration of India’s political
future and her attitude to war. |
|
1939 |
October |
18 |
In statement to the press, Gandhi characterized
Viceroy’s declaration as "profoundly
disappointing". |
|
1939 |
October |
19 |
At Wardha, in conference of Central Provinces
and Berar Local Bodies’ representatives, spoke on
the Basic Education Scheme. |
|
1939 |
October |
20 |
At Segaon, interview to The Times of
India. |
|
1939 |
October |
22 |
In note to Police Superintendent and Deputy
Commissioner, Gandhi declined their offer to arrange for
his protection. |
|
1939 |
October |
22 |
Congress Working Committee passed resolution
calling upon "Congress Ministries to tender their
resignations". |
|
1939 |
October |
23 |
In cable to world Press, Gandhi declared
"Congress has left the door open to Britain to mend
the mistake." |
|
1939 |
October |
25 - 26 |
Discussion with members of Gandhi Seva
Sangh. |
|
1939 |
October |
27 |
In statement to the press, Gandhi appreciated
conciliatory tone of Sir Simuel Hore’s speech in House
of commons but criticized his plea for protection
of minorities in rejecting the Congress
demand. |
|
1939 |
October |
27 |
Madras Ministry tendered resignation. |
|
1939 |
October |
28 |
Message to Basic Education Conference,
Poona. |
|
1939 |
October |
31 |
Gandhi left for Delhi to meet
Viceroy. |
|
1939 |
October |
31 |
In Harijan article "The Congressman", said,
"for decisive action, the whole Congress has to
move forward in confidence and with one mind." |
|
1939 |
November |
1 |
During his journey to Delhi wrote to Chinese
Premier and children of China, expressing sympathy in
their hardship caused by Japanese
aggression. |
|
1939 |
November |
1 |
In Delhi, along with Rajendra Prasad and M.A.
Jinnah, had joint conference with Viceroy. |
|
1939 |
November |
1 |
Continued talks with Jinnah at the latter’s
residence. |
|
1939 |
November |
2 |
Spoke at opening ceremony of Prayer hall in
Harijan Nivas. |
|
1939 |
November |
4 |
Interview with Viceroy. |
|
1939 |
November |
4 |
In interview to The Manchester Guardian, Gandhi
said ‘he was shocked at Lord Zetland’s suggestion
that the Congress is a Hindu organisation’. |
|
1939 |
November |
5 |
At Nagpur, interview to the Press. |
|
1939 |
November |
5 |
Viceroy, in a broadcast, declared that his
"disappointment" at the leaders’ refusal to agree
to his proposal to expand Governor-General’s Executive
Council to include representatives of the Congress
and the Muslim League was not ‘final’ and that he
wo |
|
1939 |
November |
7 |
In Harijan article "Opinions Differ", Gandhi
expressed hope that talks between Jinnah and
Jawaharlal Nehru would result in producing "a basis for
a lasting solution of the communal
tangle". |
|
1939 |
November |
8 |
In statement to the Press, referred to
Viceroy’s broadcast and press statement and urged
Britain to free India from bondage. |
|
1939 |
November |
14 |
Cabled statement to The News Chronicle,
London. |
|
1939 |
November |
18 |
Left for Allahabad. |
|
1939 |
November |
19 |
In Harijan article "The Only Way", said, "the
Constituent Assembly provides the easiest method
of arriving at a just solution of the communal
problem". |
|
1939 |
November |
19 |
At Allahabad, attended Congress Working
Committee; laid foundation-stone for Kamala Nehru
Memorial Hospital and addressed a large
gathering. |
|
1939 |
November |
22 |
Congress Working Committee considered Gandhi’s
draft resolution on political situation in
India. |
|
1939 |
November |
23 |
Gandhi gave testimonial to Munnilal, a barber.
Congress Working Committee passed Gandhi’s
resolution. In letter addressed to Subhas Chandra Bose,
Gandhi explained that he was party to ban imposed
on Bose. |
|
1939 |
November |
23 |
Discussion with U.P. Congress
workers. |
|
1939 |
November |
24 |
In letter to people of Mysore, Gandhi
disapproved of Forest Satyagraha. |
|
1939 |
November |
25 |
Reached Wardha. |
|
1939 |
November |
27 |
In Harijan article "Swaraj through Women",
exhorted women to take up spinning. |
|
1939 |
December |
1 |
Gandhi was at Segaon. |
|
1939 |
December |
2 |
In cable to Agatha Harrison stated that "no
progress possible without unequivocal declaration
independence". |
|
1939 |
December |
3 |
Sent message to The Hindu on its diamond
jubilee. Had discussion with C.
Rajagopalachari. |
|
1939 |
December |
4 |
Sent cable to The News Chronicle stating that
declaration of British policy about India was a purely
moral issue. |
|
1939 |
December |
6 |
M.A. Jinnah issued statement calling upon
Muslims to observe December 22 as "Day of
Deliverance" from Congress Ministries. |
|
1939 |
December |
7 |
Sir Stafford Cripps arrived at
Karachi. |
|
1939 |
December |
8 |
Gandhi met Hirday Nath Kunzru. |
|
1939 |
December |
9 |
In statement to Press appealed to M.A. Jinnah
to desist from observing "Day of Deliverance" in view
of unity talks and await Viceroy’s and Governor’s
opinion on allegations made by Muslim League
against Congress. |
|
1939 |
December |
9 |
Sir Daniel Hamilton died in Scotland. |
|
1939 |
December |
Before 10 |
Gandhi sent message to Jabalpore District
Political Conference. |
|
1939 |
December |
10 |
Sent condolences to Lady Hamilton. |
|
1939 |
December |
17 |
through Harijan appealed to correspondents and
message-seekers to spare him. |
|
1939 |
December |
18 |
Attended Congress Working Committee
meeting. |
|
1939 |
December |
19 |
Congress Working Committee meeting continued.
Sir Stafford Cripps called on Gandhi. |
|
1939 |
December |
20 |
Gandhi continued discussion with Sir Stafford
Cripps. |
|
1939 |
December |
Before 22 |
Congress Working Committee passed resolution on
Independence Day Pledge. |
|
1939 |
December |
22 |
Gandhi sent telegram to Rabindranath Tagore
intimating Working Committee’s inability to lift ban
against Subhas Chandra Bose. |
|
1939 |
December |
22 |
Congress Working Committee session concluded.
Muslim League observed "Day of Deliverance". |
|
1939 |
December |
27 |
Gandhi addressed Nagpur Provincial Congress
Workers at
Wardha. |
