Chronology of the life of Mahatma Gandhi - 1946
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1946 |
January |
1 |
Had discussion with local Congress workers. |
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1946 |
January |
2 |
Addressed volunteers’ rally. Had discussion with Midnapore political workers. |
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1946 |
January |
3 |
Left Contai for Sodepur. |
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1946 |
January |
4 |
Arrived in Sodepur. |
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1946 |
January |
5 |
Addressed Conference of Congress workers. |
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1946 |
January |
6 |
Addressed Conference of Congress Workers. |
|
1946 |
January |
8 |
Left Sodepur for Assam. |
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1946 |
January |
9 |
Visited Amingaon, Saulkuchi. Arrived in Gauhati. |
|
1946 |
January |
10 |
In Gauhati. |
|
1946 |
January |
12 |
Addressed Conference of political workers. |
|
1946 |
January |
13 |
Left Gauhati for Dhubri. |
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1946 |
January |
14 |
Arrived in Sodepur. |
|
1946 |
January |
15 |
Visited Alipur Jail. |
|
1946 |
January |
17 |
Visited Dum Dum Jail. |
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1946 |
January |
19 |
Left Sodepur for Madras. |
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1946 |
January |
20 |
Gandhi was proceeding to Madras (from Sodepur) to inaugurate the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha. In train, wrote Foreword to My Master Gokhale and The Gokhale of Selfless Action or The "Gita" According to Gandhi. Addr |
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1946 |
January |
21 |
In train, wrote Foreword to Hindustani-Gujarati Kosha; in Madras, was put up at bungalow adjacent to Hindi Prachar Sabha office. |
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1946 |
January |
22 |
Called on V.S. Srinivasa Sastri at General Hospital; in the evening, addressed prayer gathering. |
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1946 |
January |
23 |
Informed V.V. Giri that Trade Union red flag could be used along with the Congress tri-colour; after prayer meeting, received Parliamentary Delegation. |
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1946 |
January |
24 |
Inaugurated Constructive Workers’ Conference; urged members of Parliamentary Delegation need for release of political prisoners; addressed prayer meeting. |
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1946 |
January |
25 |
In message, asked students of Pachaiyappa’s College going in procession to observe perfect discipline and non-violence. |
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1946 |
January |
26 |
Answered questions at the Constructive Workers’ Conference; spoke at convention of Harijans, organized by Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha; after prayer meeting exhorted deputation of Nationalist Muslims to cultivate love and good-will towards their |
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1946 |
January |
27 |
Answered questions at constructive Workers’ Conference; spoke at twenty-third convocation of Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha; received deputation of Harijans. |
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1946 |
January |
29 |
Addressed Constructive Workers’ Conference; spoke at Women’s Convention; addressed Nayee Talim Convocation and distributed certificates to teachers trained in Wardha Basic Education Course. |
|
1946 |
January |
30 |
At meeting with staff and members of Hindi Prachar Sabha invited questions; later attended convention of teachers and students; exhorted Congress workers to throw off slavery to foreign language; called on Srinivasa Sastri. |
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1946 |
January |
31 |
Spoke to volunteers and members of mess committee; addressed Andhra Pradesh workers of Kasturba Fund; blessed tablets to be laid for new buildings of Andhra Mahila Sabha; appealed to workers to learn Hindustani. |
|
1946 |
February |
1 |
laid foundation stone for Harijan Industrial School, which he suggested could be named after Thakkar Bapa; at Harijan Industrial School, Kodambakka, expressed hope that some Harijans would aspire to become Sanskrit pundits. |
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1946 |
February |
2 |
In Harijan, explained why the weekly was revived; left for Madura; en route spoke at Acharapakkam, Ariyalur, Lalgudi, Golden Rock and Manapparai. |
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1946 |
February |
3 |
At Madurai, visited Meenakshi temple; at Palni, visited the temple and wrote in Visitors’ Book. |
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1946 |
February |
4 |
Returned to Madras; during short interval before boarding train to Wardha, called on Srinivasa Sastri. |
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1946 |
February |
5 |
At Vijayawada, blessed the foundation-stone of Hindustani Bhavan; in speech, dispelled rumours that he came to set up Rajagopalchari as premier; appealed to people not to waste their time on language differences; reached Wardha late in the night. |
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1946 |
February |
6 |
Addressed public meeting. |
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1946 |
February |
7 |
In reply to U.P.I. representative, denied report of his having admitted that Bengal famine was not man-made. |
|
1946 |
February |
8 |
In Harijan, answered questions of Golden Rock workers. |
|
1946 |
February |
10 |
Rajendra Prasad met Gandhi before latter began his silence; Harijan weeklies resumed publication. |
|
1946 |
February |
10 |
In letter to Viceroy, Gandhi regretted inability to accept his invitation to go to Delhi and discuss food situation with him. |
|
1946 |
February |
11 |
Viceroy’s Private Secretary G.E.B. Abell called on Gandhi for discussion on food crisis. |
|
1946 |
February |
11 |
Gandhi wrote down his answers. |
|
1946 |
February |
11 |
Aruna Asaf Ali called on Gandhi after prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
February |
12 |
At Wardha, Gandhi spoke at second Goseva Sangh Conference. |
|
1946 |
February |
12 |
In statement on his talks with Abell, reiterated stand that Viceroy should invite Abul Kalam Azad so far as Congress policy was concerned. |
|
1946 |
February |
14 |
In Harijan, suggested guidelines for facing foods crisis. |
|
1946 |
February |
14 |
Attended Hindustani Prachar Sabha meeting. |
|
1946 |
February |
15 and 16 |
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1946 |
February |
16 |
Advised Zakir Husain and some other members of Talimi Sangh that, in addition to their educational activity, they should become instruments for increasing food production. |
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1946 |
February |
17 |
Spoke to teacher-trainees on Basic Education; left for Poona. |
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1946 |
February |
18 |
In Bombay, addressed prayer meeting. |
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1946 |
February |
19 |
In Harijan dissuaded public servants from misusing for personal ends trust reposed in them by the public. |
|
1946 |
February |
20 |
Reached Poona. |
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1946 |
February |
21 |
In message to British people, said "My life is a message." |
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1946 |
February |
22 |
In Press statement, condemned coercive fasts. |
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1946 |
February |
22 |
Presided over the meeting of All-India nature Cure Foundation Trustees. |
|
1946 |
February |
23 |
In Press statement, condemned mutiny in the navy. |
|
1946 |
February |
23 |
The Aga Khan and Nawab of Bhopal met Gandhi. |
|
1946 |
February |
25 and 26 |
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1946 |
February |
26 |
In Press statement, Gandhi said that Aruna Asaf Ali betrayed "want of foresight to disbelieve British declarations". |
|
1946 |
February |
27 |
Warned Manchershaw Awari against fast. |
|
1946 |
February |
28 |
In telegram to Awari, Gandhi reiterated his advice to give up fast, and suggested that he should refer his grievances to Congress Working Committee and A.I.C.C. |
|
1946 |
March |
1 |
In telegram, again advised Awari to abandon fast and agitate for redress of grievances, if any. |
|
1946 |
March |
3 |
In Harijan, Gandhi answered Aruna Asaf Ali’s criticism of his call to R.I.N. men to resign, if their condition was humiliating. |
|
1946 |
March |
4 |
In letter to Dr. Dinshaw K. Mehta, repented for "the blunder" in having expensive premises for Nature Cure Clinic. |
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1946 |
March |
6 |
In Harijan, confessed his mistake in attempting to practice nature cure in Poona instead of in a village. Recommended formation of satyagraha brigades in every village and every block of building in cities, to help prevent looting. |
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1946 |
March |
7 |
In Harijan, deplored practice of communal discrimination in sale of Hindu and Mussalman tea, etc., allowed by railways. |
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1946 |
March |
7 |
In letter to J.P. Bhansali, desired that none should undertake fast without his prior permission. |
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1946 |
March |
7 |
In All-India Nature Cure Foundation Trustees’ meeting, emphasized importance of Ramanama as basis of nature cure. |
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1946 |
March |
On or after 8 |
Drafted memorandum to be presented to Viceroy by deputation of South Africa Indians. |
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1946 |
March |
11 |
Left Poona at 7.30 a.m.; reached Bombay for the Congress Working Committee meeting. |
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1946 |
March |
12 and 13 |
At Birla House, advised Shah Nawaz Khan and P.K. Sehgal of I.N.A. to absorb themselves in constructive work as it was derogatory for a soldier to live upon charity. |
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1946 |
March |
14 |
At Shivaji Park, in prayer meeting, explained the way of living and dying in satyagraha. |
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1946 |
March |
15 |
In Harijan, described reported worship of his image in temple erected for him as insult and "gross form of idolatory"; suggested the place be converted into a spinning centre. At prayer meeting, explained significance of Ramanama in nature cure. |
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1946 |
March |
16 |
In statement to the Press, commended Potti Sriramulu’s service for the cause of Harijans at Nellore. |
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1946 |
March |
17 |
In Harijan and Harijanbandhu, explained the disadvantages of the decimal coinage system and appealed to Central Legislative assembly to reject Bill for its implementation. Gave interview to H.N. Brailsford. |
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1946 |
March |
18 |
Condoled with Viceroy on the death of his son-in-law at Quetta in an accident. |
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1946 |
March |
19 |
In letters to Amritlal V. Thakkar and Vallabhbhai Patel, expressed his desire to put up in Bhangi quarters during visits to Bombay and Delhi. |
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1946 |
March |
21 |
At public meeting, announced decision to go to Uruli-Kanchan in order to make nature cure available to the poor. |
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1946 |
March |
22 |
At Uruli-Kanchan, at prayer meeting, announced that he would receive patients for nature cure treatment from the following day. |
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1946 |
March |
23 |
In letter to G.D. Birla, reaffirmed his decision to stay in Bhangi quarters wherever he went. |
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1946 |
March |
25 |
In Harijan, explained reasons behind decision to put up in Bhangi quarters. |
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1946 |
March |
28 to 30 |
At two independent meetings, spoke to Agents and Executive Committee of the Kasturba Smarak Trust. |
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1946 |
March |
30 |
In Harijan, announced that there was "strong evidence to counteract the feeling" that Subhas Bose was dead. |
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1946 |
March |
30 |
Opened liberary named after Kasturba. |
|
1946 |
March |
30 |
At prayer meeting, advised people to lead healthy lives and turn the place into a model village. |
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1946 |
March |
31 |
Left for Delhi in response to Viceroy’s invitation. |
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1946 |
April |
1 |
In Delhi, met Cabinet Ministers in the evening; spoke at prayer meeting. |
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1946 |
April |
3 |
In letter to Lord Pethick-Lawrence, pleaded for abolition of sales tax and release of prisoners. |
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1946 |
April |
4 |
Appealed to the Press to excuse him from answering questions on Cabinet Mission. |
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1946 |
April |
4 |
At Delhi Cantonment, met I.N.A. men. |
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1946 |
April |
5 |
At prayer meeting, paid tributes to I.N.A. men and Subhas Chandra Bose. |
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1946 |
April |
6 |
In Harijan, reminded Ministers that they were "servants of the people" and that payments were meant only for those who could not "easily afford to render free service". |
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1946 |
April |
6 |
At prayer meeting, explained the origin and significance of the National Week observed from April 6 to 13. |
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1946 |
April |
8 |
In letter to G.E.B. Abell, asked for an interview with Viceroy. |
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1946 |
April |
11 |
Visited I.N.A. men detained in Red Fort. |
|
1946 |
April |
On or before 13 |
Had discussion with Woodrow Wyatt. |
|
1946 |
April |
13 |
At prayer meeting, commended Government gesture in releasing I.N.A. men, Jayaprakash Narayan and Ram Manohar Lohia. |
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1946 |
April |
14 |
Gandhi was in New Delhi at the invitation of Viceroy and Cabinet Mission. |
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1946 |
April |
14 |
Congress Working Committee met. |
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1946 |
April |
15 |
Gandhi advised T. Prakasam not to contest election for Chief Ministership of Madras. |
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1946 |
April |
15 |
Spoke at Prayer meeting. |
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1946 |
April |
Before 16 |
Sent message for Indian National Army. |
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1946 |
April |
16 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
April |
16 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
April |
17 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
April |
17 |
Congress Working Committee met. |
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1946 |
April |
17 |
V.S. Srinivasa Sastri died. |
|
1946 |
April |
18 |
In Harijan Gandhi paid tribute to V.S. Srinivasa Sastri. |
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1946 |
April |
18 |
Called on Madan Mohan Malaviya and Pethick-Lawrence. |
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1946 |
April |
18 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
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1946 |
April |
19 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
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1946 |
April |
Before 20 |
Met S.A. Ayer. |
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1946 |
April |
20 |
Visited Kasturba Balika Ashram and jamia Millia. Gave statement to press regarding T. Prakasam. |
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1946 |
April |
Before 23 |
Had talk with a zamindar and missionaries. |
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1946 |
April |
23 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
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1946 |
April |
24 |
Had interview with Herbert Hoover. |
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1946 |
April |
24 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
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1946 |
April |
25 |
Met Archibald rowlands; sent to him draft and note on proposed proclamation on salt. |
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1946 |
April |
25 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
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1946 |
April |
26 |
Gave statement to Press regarding Herbert Hoover’s visit. |
|
1946 |
April |
26 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
April |
26 |
Stafford Cripps called on Gandhi. |
|
1946 |
April |
14 |
Gandhi was in New Delhi at the invitation of Viceroy Cabinet Mission. |
|
1946 |
April |
14 |
Congress Working Committee met. |
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1946 |
April |
15 |
Gandhi advised T.Prakasam not to contest election for Chief Ministership of Madras. |
|
1946 |
April |
15 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
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1946 |
April |
Before 16 |
Sent message for Indian National Army. |
|
1946 |
April |
16 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
April |
16 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
April |
17 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
April |
17 |
Congress Working Committee met. |
|
1946 |
April |
17 |
V.S. Srinivasa Sastri died. |
|
1946 |
April |
18 |
In Harijan Gandhi paid tribute to V.S. Srinivasa Sastri. |
|
1946 |
April |
18 |
Called on Madan Mohan Malaviya and Pethick-Lawrence. |
|
1946 |
April |
18 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
April |
19 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
April |
Before 20 |
Met S.A. Ayer. |
|
1946 |
April |
20 |
Visited Kasturba Balika Ashram and Jamia Millia. Gave statement to Press regarding t. Prakasam. |
|
1946 |
April |
Before 23 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
April |
24 |
Had interview with Herbert Hoover. |
|
1946 |
April |
24 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
April |
25 |
Met Archibald Rowlands; sent to him draft and note on proposed proclamation on salt. |
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1946 |
April |
25 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
April |
26 |
Gave statement to Press regarding Herbert Hoover’s visit. |
|
1946 |
April |
26 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
April |
26 |
Stafford Cripps called on Gandhi. |
|
1946 |
April |
27 |
Gandhi met Jayaprakash Narayan. |
|
1946 |
April |
27 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
April |
27 |
Cabinet Mission invited representatives of Congress and Muslim League for negotiations at Simla. |
|
1946 |
April |
28 |
Gandhi addressed volunteers at flag-hoisting ceremony. Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
April |
28 |
Congress Working Committee meeting. |
|
1946 |
April |
29 |
Gandhi called on Madan Mohan Malaviya. |
|
1946 |
April |
29 |
Congress Working Committee concluded its session. |
|
1946 |
April |
30 |
Stafford Cripps called on Gandhi. |
|
1946 |
May |
2 |
Gandhi arrived in Simla in response to Cabinet Mission’s invitation. |
|
1946 |
May |
2 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
May |
3 |
Had talk with Agatha Harrison. |
|
1946 |
May |
4 |
In statement to Press explained reason for sending his party back to Delhi. |
|
1946 |
May |
5 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
May |
5 |
Conference with Cabinet Mission began. |
|
1946 |
May |
6 |
Bhulabhai Desai died in Bombay. Gandhi telegraphed condolence to Dhirubhai B.Desai; through press paid tribute to Bhulabhai Desai. |
|
1946 |
May |
6 |
Met Viceroy and Cabinet Mission. |
|
1946 |
May |
6 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
May |
7 |
Speaking at prayer meeting, denounced tendency of speculation and asked people and press to desist from spreading remours. Met Visited and Stafford Cripps. |
|
1946 |
May |
8 |
Had discussion with Stafford Cripps. |
|
1946 |
May |
10 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
May |
11 |
Met Viceroy. Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
May |
12 |
At prayer meeting asked people not to be disappointed even in Conference failed and reiterated his faith in Cabinet Mission. |
|
1946 |
May |
12 |
Met Viceroy. |
|
1946 |
May |
12 |
Conference ended in a breakdown. |
|
1946 |
May |
13 |
Gandhi sent condolence to Seth Govinddas. |
|
1946 |
May |
13 |
In message at prayer meeting stated that there was no need for depression at the failure of conference. |
|
1946 |
May |
14 |
Left Simla for Delhi. |
|
1946 |
May |
15 |
At prayer meeting warned people against speculation on impending statement of Cabinet Mission. |
|
1946 |
May |
15 |
Met H.N. Brailsford and his wife. |
|
1946 |
May |
16 |
In message expressed his conviction that Indians in South Africa must not submit to Land Tenure legislation. At prayer meeting asked people not to be led away by prejudice but to study statement carefully. |
|
1946 |
May |
16 |
Cabinet Mission’s statement released to Press. |
|
1946 |
May |
17 |
Gandhi attended Congress Working Committee meeting. |
|
1946 |
May |
17 |
Welcoming statement at prayer meeting placed his interpretation before people. |
|
1946 |
May |
18 |
At prayer meeting expressed hope that Statement would be honoured in letter and in spirit. |
|
1946 |
May |
18 |
Congress Working Committee meeting continued. |
|
1946 |
May |
19 |
Gandhi had discussion with Pethick-Lawrence. |
|
1946 |
May |
19 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
May |
20 |
In Harijan analysed Cabinet Mission’s statement. |
|
1946 |
May |
20 |
Attended prayer meeting; written message was read out. Attended Congress Working Committee meeting. |
|
1946 |
May |
21 |
Attended Congress Working Committee meeting. Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
May |
22 |
Addressed I.N.A. Officers. |
|
1946 |
May |
22 |
Attended Congress Working Committee meeting. |
|
1946 |
May |
22 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
May |
23 |
Attended Congress Working Committee meeting. Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
May |
24 |
Attended Congress Working Committee meeting. |
|
1946 |
May |
24 |
Spoke at prayer meeting . |
|
1946 |
May |
24 |
Congress Working Committee passed resolution expressing its inability "to give a final opinion at this stage on the proposals." |
|
1946 |
May |
25 |
Gandhi spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
May |
26 |
In Harijan discussed "vital defects" of official interpretation of statement. |
|
1946 |
May |
26 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
May |
27 |
Referring to riots, at prayer meeting asked people not "to encourage them by word, deed or thought". |
|
1946 |
May |
28 |
Reached Mussoorie for rest on medical advice. |
|
1946 |
May |
29 |
At prayer meeting reminded the rich of the misery of rickshow-coolies and advised them to build dharamshala for the poor. |
|
1946 |
May |
31 |
Gave interview to Norman Cliff. |
|
1946 |
May |
31 |
At prayer meeting, again appealed for building dharamshalas for the poor and Harijans. |
|
1946 |
May |
31 |
Met Abul Kalam Azad. |
|
1946 |
June |
2 |
Addressed Azad Hind Dal Volunteers. |
|
1946 |
June |
2 |
At prayer meeting spoke of deplorable living conditions of labourers in Mussoorie and emphasized need for sanitation. |
|
1946 |
June |
3 |
At prayer meeting, through written message, welcomed move for building dharamshala |
|
1946 |
June |
On or before 5 |
At prayer meeting deplored the custom for rickshaw-pulling. |
|
1946 |
June |
On or before 6 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
June |
6 |
Muslim League Council passed resolution accepting Cabinet Mission’s proposals. |
|
1946 |
June |
7 |
Gandhi spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
June |
8 |
At prayer meeting spoke about work done in connection with dharamshala. |
|
1946 |
June |
8 |
Left Mussoorie; reached New Delhi. |
|
1946 |
June |
9 |
Attended Congress Working Committee meeting. |
|
1946 |
June |
9 |
At prayer meeting advised people to pray and rely on God. |
|
1946 |
June |
10 |
Attended prayer meeting; written message was read out. Attended Congress Working Committee meeting. |
|
1946 |
June |
11 |
At prayer meeting, regretting inability to give any definite news, pleaded for patience. |
|
1946 |
June |
11 |
Had interview with Viceroy. |
|
1946 |
June |
12 |
Attended Congress Working Committee meeting. At prayer meeting, appealed to European to abstain from participation in Constituent Assembly. |
|
1946 |
June |
12 |
Had interview with Pethick-Lawrence. |
|
1946 |
June |
13 |
Attended Congress Working Committee meeting. |
|
1946 |
June |
13 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
June |
14 |
Congress president wrote to Viceroy rejecting proposal for formation of Interim Government. |
|
1946 |
June |
14 |
At prayer meeting Gandhi spoke of Cabinet Mission’s efforts to bring Congress and Muslim League together. |
|
1946 |
June |
16 |
Had interview with Pethick-Lawrence. |
|
1946 |
June |
16 |
Viceroy’s statement inviting 14 individuals to serve as members of Interim Government, issued. |
|
1946 |
June |
16 |
At prayer meeting Gandhi referred to Vicergal statement and asked people, in spite of his misgiving, to look at bright side and trust in the bonafides of Mission. |
|
1946 |
June |
17 |
Attended Congress Working Committee meeting. |
|
1946 |
June |
18 |
Congress Working Committee meeting continued. |
|
1946 |
June |
18 |
Gandhi spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
June |
19 |
Spoke at Congress Working Committee meeting. |
|
1946 |
June |
19 |
At prayer meeting depressed irresponsible reports appearing in press. |
|
1946 |
June |
20 |
In interview with Stafford Cripps, reiterated that Mission must choose between Congress and Muslim League. Jawaharlal Nehru arrested following defiance of ban on his entry into Kashmir. |
|
1946 |
June |
20 |
Gandhi spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
June |
21 |
Spoke at Congress Working Committee meeting. |
|
1946 |
June |
21 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
June |
21 |
Jawaharlal Nehru released. |
|
1946 |
June |
22 |
At prayer meeting, Gandhi spoke on satyagraha against Segregation Act in South Africa. |
|
1946 |
June |
23 |
At Congress Working Committee meeting advised Congress to keep out of Interim Government. |
|
1946 |
June |
23 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
June |
24 |
Had interview with Cabinet Delegation in morning. Expressed his misgiving before Congress Working Committee at morning and afternoon sessions. |
|
1946 |
June |
24 |
After ending silence at 8 p.m. again had interview with Cabinet Delegation and Viceroy. |
|
1946 |
June |
25 |
At Congress Working Committee meeting in morning, voiced his doubts and advised it not to accept long-term proposition without its being connected with Interim Government. |
|
1946 |
June |
25 |
Attended afternoon session of Congress Working Committee meeting. |
|
1946 |
June |
25 |
Congress President communicated to Viceroy Congress Working Committee’s decision to reject proposal for Interim Government and to accept long-term proposal relating to Constituent Assembly. |
|
1946 |
June |
25 |
At prayer meeting, referring to Congress Working Committee’s decision, Gandhi asked people "to follow the lead given by the Working Committee". |
|
1946 |
June |
26 |
Congress Working Committee passed resolution rejecting Interim Government proposal and accepting long-term arrangement; concluded its session. |
|
1946 |
June |
26 |
Gandhi gave interview to Louis Fischer. |
|
1946 |
June |
26 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
June |
26 |
Viceroy and Cabinet Mission announced that a temporary caretaker Government of officials would be set up. |
|
1946 |
June |
27 |
At prayer meeting, Gandhi asked people to pray for Indian satyagrahis in South Africa. |
|
1946 |
June |
28 |
At prayer meeting paid tribute to courage of satyagrahis in South Africa. |
|
1946 |
June |
29 |
En route to Poona gave interview to Norman Cliff on train. |
|
1946 |
June |
29 |
Between Karjat and Neral, his train met with an accident at night. |
|
1946 |
June |
29 |
Cabinet Mission left for England. |
|
1946 |
June |
30 |
Gandhi reached Poona. |
|
1946 |
June |
30 |
At prayer meeting spoke of his providential escape in train accident. |
|
1946 |
July |
1 |
Communal riots broke out in Ahmedabad. Gandhi wrote to Morarji Desai in this connection. |
|
1946 |
July |
1 |
At prayer meeting condemned hooliganism of white men in South Africa. |
|
1946 |
July |
2 |
At prayer meeting expressed sorrow and shame at communal riots. |
|
1946 |
July |
3 |
At prayer meeting, paid tribute to courage of satyagrahis in South Africa and told people to pray to God to give strength to satyagrahis. |
|
1946 |
July |
3 |
Gave interview to Joachim Dias and Chandrakant Kokodkar. |
|
1946 |
July |
5 |
Reached Bombay. |
|
1946 |
July |
5 |
Attended Congress Working Committee meeting. |
|
1946 |
July |
6 |
Newly elected All India Congress committee met under presidentship of Jawaharlal Nehru. |
|
1946 |
July |
6 |
Gandhi attended A.I.C.C. meeting. |
|
1946 |
July |
6 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
July |
7 |
Addressed A.I.C.C. meeting. |
|
1946 |
July |
7 |
A.I.C.C. passed two resolutions, one ratifying Congress Working Committee’s resolution passed at Delhi, and another supporting Indian satyagraha in South Africa. |
|
1946 |
July |
7 |
Gandhi spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
July |
On or before 8 |
Gave interview to Daily Herald. |
|
1946 |
July |
8 |
Through Press acknowledged congratulatory messages on his providential escape. |
|
1946 |
July |
8 |
At prayer meeting spoke of insanitary conditions of chawls. |
|
1946 |
July |
9 |
Left Bombay; reached Poona. |
|
1946 |
July |
10 |
Attended Kasturba Memorial Trust meeting. |
|
1946 |
July |
10 |
At prayer meeting strongly condemned prosecution of Indian satyagrahis by whites. |
|
1946 |
July |
11 |
Attended meeting of Kasturba Memorial Trust and All-India Spinners’ Association. |
|
1946 |
July |
11 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
July |
12 |
At prayer meeting spoke about conditions of Indians in Ceylon. |
|
1946 |
July |
13 |
Reached Panchgani. |
|
1946 |
July |
13 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
July |
14 |
Had discussion with Nimbalkar of Indian national Army. |
|
1946 |
July |
14 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
July |
16 |
Gandhi was at Panchgani. |
|
1946 |
July |
17 - 18 |
Gave interview to Louis Fischer. |
|
1946 |
July |
20 |
Had talks with members of Harijan Sevak Sangh and Raja of Aundh. Representative of East Africa called. |
|
1946 |
July |
21 |
Opened Dharamshala at Panchgani. Nawab of Wai called on Gandhi. |
|
1946 |
July |
22 - 27 |
A.G. Tendulkar, President of Goa Congress Committee called on Gandhi. |
|
1946 |
July |
28 |
At Poona, Gandhi addressed meeting of Deccan Princes. |
|
1946 |
July |
29 |
Gandhi addressed Education Ministers’ Conference. Muslim League passed Direct Action resolution. |
|
1946 |
July |
31 |
Gandhi addressed Industries Ministers’ Conference. |
|
1946 |
August |
6 |
Gandhi arrived at Sevagram. |
|
1946 |
August |
8 |
Attended meeting of Congress Working Committee. |
|
1946 |
August |
9-12 |
At Wardha, Addressed Seksaria College of Commerce. The Working Committee meeting continued. |
|
1946 |
August |
13 |
At Sevagram,. Raja Mahendra Pratap called on Gandhi. |
|
1946 |
August |
16 |
Four days rioting started in Calcutta as the consequence of Direct Action call by Muslim League. |
|
1946 |
August |
18 |
Gandhi spoke at the meeting of Doctors. |
|
1946 |
August |
21 |
Gandhi addressed Hindustani Prachar Trainees. |
|
1946 |
August |
23 |
Addressed Trainees of Basic Teachers’ Camp. |
|
1946 |
August |
25 |
Left Sevagram for Delhi. |
|
1946 |
August |
26 |
Arrived in New Delhi. |
|
1946 |
August |
27 |
In New Delhi. Gandhi, accompanied by Jawaharlal Nehru, called on Viceroy. Attended Working Committee meeting. |
|
1946 |
August |
28 - 30 |
The Working Committee Meeting continued. |
|
1946 |
September |
1 |
Communal riots broke out in Bombay. |
|
1946 |
September |
2 |
Interim Government took office. Congress Ministers before taking oath called on Gandhi. |
|
1946 |
September |
11 |
Charkha class introduced at Bhangi Colony. |
|
1946 |
September |
16 |
Gandhi had talk with Christian Missionary. |
|
1946 |
September |
24 |
Gandhi had talks with American and English journalists. |
|
1946 |
September |
25 |
Attended A.I.C.C. meeting. |
|
1946 |
September |
26 |
Met Viceroy. |
|
1946 |
September |
29 |
Had discussion with Hridaya Nath Kunzru, Hindustan Boy Scouts Association and Nawab of Bhopal. |
|
1946 |
October |
2 |
Had discussion with Nawab of Bhopal. |
|
1946 |
October |
8 |
Had discussion with members of A.I.S.A. and Nawab of Bhopal. |
|
1946 |
October |
10 |
Communal violence broke out in Noakhali and Tippera. |
|
1946 |
October |
15 |
Muslim League announced its decision to join Interim Government. |
|
1946 |
October |
16 |
Gandhi had talk with Assam Deputation. |
|
1946 |
October |
18 |
Had discussion with co-workers. |
|
1946 |
October |
21 |
In interview to Preston Grover, Gandhi announced that he would visit Bengal after meeting Jawaharlal Nehru and other leaders. |
|
1946 |
October |
21 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
October |
24 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
October |
25 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
October |
26 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
October |
27 |
In the evening spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
October |
Before 28 |
Left by train for Calcutta. |
|
1946 |
October |
29 |
At Sodepur. Addressed prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
October |
30 |
Had discussions with Governor and Prime Minister of Bengal. Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
October |
31 |
Addressing prayer gathering said that he was hopeful of peace between Hindus and Muslims. |
|
1946 |
November |
1 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
November |
2 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
November |
3 |
In telegram to Jawaharlal Nehru, expressed concern over reported violence by Hindus in Bihar. |
|
1946 |
November |
3 |
At prayer gathering, referred to Bihar riots and exhorted the Hindus not to indulge in revenge. |
|
1946 |
November |
4 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
November |
5 |
In letter to Jawaharlal Nehru, expressed distress over Bihar events and hinted that he might have to undertake a fast. |
|
1946 |
November |
5 |
At prayer meeting, reiterated his strong wish that Hindus should not "succumb to the temptation of retort". |
|
1946 |
November |
6 |
In open letter to Bihar Hindus in Harijan said his "low diet will become a fast unto death" if the situation in Bihar did not improve. Gave interview to the United Press of India. Left for Noakhali; spoke at Kushtia and Goalundu en route. |
|
1946 |
November |
7 |
At Chandpur. Addressed relief workers and Muslim League leaders. At Chaumuhani, spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
November |
8 |
Had discussion with Muslim League leaders. |
|
1946 |
November |
9 |
Reached Dattapara; spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
November |
11 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
November |
12 |
Madan Mohan Malaviya died. Gandhi spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
November |
13 |
Had discussion with co-workers. |
|
1946 |
November |
14 |
At Shahpur. Expressed disinclination for any police escort. At Kazirkhil, addressed prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
November |
15 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
November |
16 |
At Kazirkhil. Abdul Goffran, Minister for Civil Supplies, Ahmed Hussain, Agriculture Minister and a number of Parlimentary Secretaries and Muslim League workers met Gandhi in the evening to discuss rehabilitation proposals of the Government. |
|
1946 |
November |
16 |
At prayer meeting, Gandhi expressed desire to live with a Muslim League member. |
|
1946 |
November |
17 |
In the morning, visited Dashgharia; spoke to women. At Kazirkhil, addressed prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
November |
19 |
Resumed regular diet after the fast started on November 6; at 7.30 a.m. visited a Muslim house and talked about Koran to the inmates. At Madhupur, addressed prayer meeting. Gave interview to The Hindu. |
|
1946 |
November |
20 |
Reached Srirampur with Nirmal Kumar Bose and Parasuram. In statement, declared decision to suspend correspondence including work for Harijan and the allied weeklies. In interview to The Hindu, explained his programme of activity in the village. At pray |
|
1946 |
November |
21 |
Gave interview to Hindu political workers. |
|
1946 |
November |
22 |
In interview to Nalini Mitra and Rashamoy Sur, warned "…transfer of population… would be suicidal for the whole country." In the evening, at Conference of Hindu-Muslim representatives, approved of the formation of Peace Committees and said that their s |
|
1946 |
November |
23 |
54th session of Indian National Congress opened at Meerut. |
|
1946 |
November |
24 |
Had discussion with Sarat Chandra Bose and his co-workers. |
|
1946 |
November |
25 |
At Ramgunj. Spoke at Peace Committee meeting in the evening. |
|
1946 |
November |
26 |
Gave interview to members of Communist Party and Students’ Federation in the morning. Met visitors from Gita Press, Gorakhpur. Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
November |
27 |
In interview to the Press asserted that migration was no remedy. |
|
1946 |
November |
28 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
November |
29 |
spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
November |
30 |
Gave interview to United press Representative who was staying with him near his cottage. In the meeting, addressed prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
December |
2 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
December |
3 |
In letter to Suhrawardy, expressed misgivings about the functioning of Peace Committees. In statement, suggested solution of the deadlock over Constituent Assembly. Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
December |
4 |
Gave interview to Amiya Chakravarty. Addressed prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
December |
5 |
In letter to Suhrawardy, suggested that "there should be an impartial commission appointed with the consent of the two Governments, to go into the disturbances, both in Noakhali and Bihar." |
|
1946 |
December |
5 |
Had discussion with Hindu Mahasabha leaders. |
|
1946 |
December |
6 |
Spoke at Prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
December |
7 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
December |
9 |
Deobhankar and other Congress leaders met Gandhi. |
|
1946 |
December |
10 |
Gandhi spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
December |
11 |
Wrote to V.A. Sundaram about collection and distribution of funds for Malaviya Memorial. At prayer meeting, announced plan to undertake walking tour through villages. |
|
1946 |
December |
12 |
Addressed prayer gathering. |
|
1946 |
December |
14 |
At Madhupur. Opened Indian Medical Association Hospital. Addressed prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
December |
15 |
In interview, advised Assam Congressmen that Assam "should lodge its protest and retire from the Constituent Assembly". |
|
1946 |
December |
16 |
At workers’ meeting, advised them to learn the art of selfless service. At prayer meeting, recommended Jawaharlal Nehru’s resolution on the objectives of Constituent Assembly. |
|
1946 |
December |
17 |
Asaf Ali met Gandhi spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
December |
18 |
At prayer meeting, expressed regret for exaggerated reports in the newspapers. |
|
1946 |
December |
Before 19 |
Advised Sikhs to "never agree to grouping in any shape of form". |
|
1946 |
December |
20 |
Gave interview to Raymond Cartier. Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
December |
21 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
December |
23 |
Dissuaded Nandigram refugees from hunger-strike. Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
December |
24 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
December |
25 |
In message to the Secretary, Andhra Harijan Sevak Sangh, conveyed blessings to the temple-entry movement. |
|
1946 |
December |
26 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
December |
27 |
Devnath Das of the Indian National Army and Dr. Pavitra Mohan ray met Gandhi. Gandhi spoke at prayer meeting. |
|
1946 |
December |
28 |
At prayer meeting, introduced Jawaharlal Nehru and other Congress leaders. |
|
1946 |
December |
29 |
Had a talk with Gopinath Bardoloi on question of Assam’s going into Sections. |
|
1946 |
December |
30 |
Sent blessing to Kashi Vidyapith on its silver jubilee celebrations. |
|
1946 |
December |
31 |
Spoke at prayer meeting. |