CHRONOLOGY Mahatma Gandhi

Gandhi In Bombay

Since, 1915 - 1948

1915 - 1920

1915
9th Jan

Gandhi along with Kasturba returned to India by SS Arabia from South Africa via London.Narottam Morarji, J. B. Petit, Bhalchandra Krishna, B. G. Horniman, Revashanker Zaveri, Maganlal Gandhi took a launch to reach the steamer to welcome Kasturba and Gandhi. At Apollo bunder, large crowd had gathered to welcome Gandhi.In a letter to his cousin, Maganlal Gandhi he wrote "I was filled with joy when, nearing Bombay I sighted the coast. I am still beside myself with joy."

10th Jan

Met relatives in Bazaar Gate street, it was here that Swami Anand first met Gandhi.Reception by Mulji Ashram (theatre) 'Buddha Deva' was being staged by his troupe.Addressed by National Union (Hira Baug) which was presided by B. G. Tilak

11th Jan

Meeting at Ghatkopar. Received Golden manacles as a gift.

12th Jan

The receptions and facilitations were organized for the Gandhi across the city. On 12th Jan, 1915, J. B. Petit had organized a reception at his bunglow Mount Petit on Pedder Road. Over 600 distinguished citizens-both Europeans and Indians were present. Prominent among them were M. A. Jinnah, Dinsha Vaccha, Sir Richard Lamb, K. M. Munshi, Pherozeshah Mehta, Sir Dorab Tata and Sir Claude Hill.

13th Jan

Reception given by National Union (Madhav Baug). Tilak was also present.

14th Jan

A garden party in honour of Kasturba and Gandhi was hosted by Gurjar Sabha at Mangaldas House, Girgaum. M. A. Jinnah presided over the meeting. In his speech, Jinnah spoke of Gandhi's arduous labours in the cause of not only indentured Indians in South Africa but also of the motherland. He said that Gandhi's co-operation would greatly help forward the work of uniting Hindus and Muslims.
While praising Gandhi, Jinnah did not forget Kasturba, who had set example not only to the women kind in India but also to the world. For a women to stand by a husband and share his trials, offerings and sacrifice and even go to jail was a model of womanhood of which any country could be proud of.

15th Jan

Saw Gokhale who had arrived only for a day from Poona.

7th Feb

Visited Boarding and School for depressed classes.

14th

Presided over Prize distribution of Sanatan Dharma Samiti.

15th Feb

Visited V. M. Kapol Boarding school.

4th March

Arrived at Bombay in the morning and left at night for Bolpur.

10th May

Arrived at Bombay in the morning and left at night for Bolpur.

14th June

Met Ratanchandji Sadhu (He was Shatavadhani-having capacity to attend to hundred things at a time.)

26th June

Received 'Kaiser-i-Hind' Medal at Poona.

20th Sept

Arrived to received C. F. Andrews and Pearson.Inspected Harijan localities.

30th Sept

Attended meeting of trustees of South Africa Struggle Fund.

28th Oct

Delivered first of a series of lectures on 'Indentured Labour' (a system under which Indian Labour was sent out to colonies under an unfair agreement.) at Empire Theater.

21st Dec

Put up at Marwadi Vidyalaya.

24th Dec

Proposed a vote of thanks (To Government of India for recommending to stop system of Indentured Labour) in Industrial Conference which was presided by Sir Dorabji J. Tata.

25th Dec

Attended All India Bhatia Conference at Empire Theater.

27th Dec

Attended Congress.

28th Dec

Spoke in Gujarati on 'India & Dominions' in Congress.

29th Dec

Attended Congress.

30th Dec

Attended Social Conference & Muslim League.

1916
24th June

Spoke at meeting of Indian Press Association which was presided by B. G. Horniman.

13th Nov

Arrived to received H. S. Polak.

16th Nov

Attended the welcome meeting of Servants of India Society for Mr. Polak.

1917
9th Feb

Spoke at Excelsior Theater for advocating abolition of Indentured Labour. It was also attended by Sir. Jamshedji Jeejibhai.
Discussion with Servants of India Society regarding construction of Satyagraha Ashram in Ahmedabad.

11th Feb

Attended meeting of untouchables (Servants of India Society).Demanded abolition of Indentured Labour at Shantaram Chawl.

24th June

Attended opening of United Jain Students home, Princess Street by Maharaja of Jhalawar.

26th August

Attended provincial Congress Committee Meeting.

31st August

Arrived to see off H. S. Polak, who was leaving India that day.

2nd Sept

Attended provincial Congress Committee Meeting.

12th Sept

Arrived and left for Madras.

1918
3rd Jan

Discussion with 200 representatives of untouchable community about conversion and certain grievances.

4th Feb

Spoke to merchants (Mulji Jetha Market) about the plight of agriculturists of Khaira district which was presided by Jamnadas Dwarkadas.Attended meeting to honored B. G.Tilak.

5th Feb

Met Governor and discussed situation in Khaira district.Wrote to Governor, being not satisfied with Governor's reply.

20th Feb

One of the oldest women's organization, Bhagini Samaj of Bombay (founded in 1916 in memory of Gokhale) invited Gandhi to preside over it's annual meeting at Morarji Gokuldas Hall. Gandhi advised and aroused the women of Bombay. He stirred up their sense of Tyag, Seva, Prem and Bhakti. He also advised women against seeking special rights which would reduce them to the status of Harijans. They must seek no special rights but should grow up by themselves.

13th April

Met Revenue Member Sir Carmichael Du Bouley.Interview lasted for one and half hour and then saw Chandavarkar regarding Khaira affairs.Delivered lecture on Khaira affairs at Shantaram's Chawl which was presided by Vithalbhai Patel.

23rd April

Attended meeting of Beggar-nuisance Committee.Spoke on Khaira Satyagraha at Shantaram's Chawl. Tilak also gave a speech.

24th April

Bapu saw Abdul Bari in Mani Bhavan.Jamnadas came to visit him in the afternoon.Left for Delhi at 4.30 pm.

3rd May

Called on Mrs. Annie Besant.Attended meeting of Congress Committee.

7th May

Arrived and Left for Nadiad.

10th June

Attended Provincial War Conference at Town Hall. Governor did not allow Tilak, Kelkar etc. to express their views. They left meeting. Jinnah protested. Both he and Gandhi left meeting.

15th June

Called on Governor.

16th June

Presided over Home Rule League meeting at Shantaram's Chawl to express displeasure at Government's attitude during Town Hall meeting.

14th Dec-31st Dec

Stayed at Mani Bhavan (Gandhi was not keeping well).

1919
1st to 8th Jan

Stayed at Mani Bhavan (Gandhi was not keeping well).

9th Jan

Gandhiji got a severe attack of dysentery in 1918. His refusal to take medicines and injections worsened his health. He came to Mani Bhavan from Matheran on December 13, 1918, in critical condition. His vow of not drinking milk was coming in the way of his recovery. He had taken the vow of not taking the milk because of the cruel method called "phookan" for milking the cow.
In this method the milking animal is made to yield the last drop of milk in its udder, which is very painful . He explained his reason and his dilemma to his Doctor. Kasturba who was present there intervened saying, "But surely, you cannot have any objection to goat's milk". The Doctor supported her. Gandhiji yielded.Gandhiji began taking goat's milk from the first week of January, 1919 as his "intense eagerness to take up the Satyagraha fight had created (in him) a strong desire to live".

14th Jan

Dr. Annie Besant called in at Mani Bhavan to meet Gandhi. Since she was in Bombay for just a day, she had arranged for an appointment with Gandhi previously. Gandhi was not well and in great pain. He was in dilemma because of his pain he could not go and meet Dr. Besant nor he wanted an old lady to walk up two floors to meet him. Eventually, Dr. Besant went to meet Gandhi.

20th Jan

Bapu was operated upon for piles. He slept till 8.30 p.m. The side effects of medicines made him delirious. The last outburst during the delirium was very significant, "These two things are a 'must' for the Government. It has but to annul the Salt Act and nationalize the milk industry. It passes my understanding how such a cruel tax as this on salt was meekly accepted by the people. The whole country could have been inflamed to revolt against the Government at the time the law was passed. How could there be a tax on salt so indispensable to human life?"
After he came to his senses he began to dictate letters till midnight. Narhari had adversely criticized Bapu's amendment in his vow to abjure milk : "We are all glad to learn that you have begun to take goat's milk. But there is greater strength in giving up the vow straight away than in discovering new implications from it in order to discard it, stage by stage, etc."

29th Jan

Mrs. Annie Besant called him and discussed sending of delegation to England.

30th Jan

Sent a message to 'Independent' new daily from Allahabad.

2nd Feb

Discussed with Malaviyaji and Vithalbhai Patel, draft of Inter-cast Marriage Bill introduced by latter.

5th Feb

Gave a sitting for his bust.

1st March

Addressed private meeting of Satyagrahis.

2nd March

Preparations for Satyagraha.

3rd March

Left for Delhi. (Probably started traveling by second class)

14th March

Swami Shradhhananda and N. D. Savarkar called in.Meeting at French Bridge to protest against Rowlatt Bills. (Speech was read by Mahadevbhai)

15th March

Attended Sahitya Sammelan meeting.Attended meeting of Satyagraha Sabha. (Speech was read by Mahadevbhai.)

4th April

Tried to dissuade followers of Mrs. Annie Besant, wanting to resign from the Satyagraha Sabha.Addressed Mill-Hands.

5th April

Called on Shantikumar Morarji to wish him Bon-Voyage.poke about Satyagraha before Dana Bander residents.

6th April

6th April was observed as Black Sunday to protest against the Rowlatt Acts. The Satyagraha against the Rowlatt Acts was to commence with the observance of a 24 hours fast, prayer, general strike and a resolution to be passed at a public meeting declaring the people's opposition against the Acts. Sunday, the 30th of March, was fixed as the day of the commencement. But it was changed afterwards to Sunday the 6th of April because it was feared that the whole country could not be intimated in time.

From early morning, people of Bombay started gathering at Chowpatty to bathe in the sea. It was 'Black Sunday' and the days programme began with the sea bath. Gandhi was the first one to arrived at Chowpatty with several volunteers to take sea bath. As the day advanced, people kept pouring in on the sea shore. Chowpatty to Sandhurst bridge was swarmed with people. Exactly at 8 O' clock, Gandhi started his speech.
After the meeting, people formed a procession to go to Madhav Baug Temple to offer prayers. At the end of the day, Gandhi suggested the sale of proscribed literature. Gandhi's Hind Swaraj and Sarvodaya which were already proscribed were sold at the meeting. Gandhi and Sarojini Naidu went out to sell the books. All the copies were sold. People paid more than the published price of the book - 4 annas. As high as Rs. 50/- was paid to Gandhi for one copy. The proceeds of the sale were utilized for the Civil Disobedience Movement.

7th April

Sold banned literature.Issued an unregistered newspaper 'Satyagrahi' and sent a copy to Police Commissioner.

8th April

Called on Anandshankar Dhruv.

11th April

Bapu was brought to Bombay and was released at 1 p.m. Umar Sobani and Anusuyabehn contacted Gandhi and asked him to accompany them to Paydhonie at once as the outbreak of violence was expected any minute there. On seeing Gandhi, people went mad with joy. A procession was formed with the chanting of 'Vande Mataram' and 'Allah-O-Akbar'. As the procession emerged from Abdul Rehman Street and was moving towards Crawford Market, suddenly mounted Police emerged to prevent the procession to go further towards Fort. In order to disperse the crowd, officer in-charge of mounted police ordered to lathi charge the crowd. Soon the ranks were broken. There was stampede and confusion. Gandhi's car was allowed to proceed. He straight away went to commissioner's Griffith's office to complain about the conduct of the police. The officer informed Gandhi about the riots in Amritsar, Ahmedabad and even in Bombay - that people were throwing stones and obstructing tram cars.

Gandhi took leave of police officers and said that he intended to address a public meeting at Chowpatty on the same evening.

A public meeting was held in the evening on the Chowpatty beach. Bapu read his following written message to the public :

"Brothers and sisters,
This is not the moment for me to enter into the near past. I must refer to what has just happened. As you see I have been set free by the Government. The two days detention was no detention for me. It was like heavenly bliss. The officials in charge of me were all attention and all kindness to me. Whatever I needed was supplied to me, and I was afforded greater comforts than I am used to when free. I have not been able to understand so much excitement and disturbance that followed my detention. It is not Satyagraha. It is worse then duragraha (antonym of Satyagraha)."

12th April

Visited Marwari Chamber and other associations for restoring peace and order.

13th April

Jallianwalah Baug massacre in Amritsar.

18th April

Issued a statement postponing Satyagraha.

19th April

Saw Governor who was bit rude. Gandhi said 'Do your worst'.Proposed Malaviyaji for president at Hindi Sahitya Sammelan at Empire Theater.

20th April

Sammelan continued. Proposed a Relief Fund.Attended A. I. C. C.

21st April

Sammelan continued.Attended meeting at China Baug to meet John Scurr the pacifist.Attended A.I.C.C

25th April

Attended public meeting at Carnac Bridge.

26th April

Protested against deportation of B. G. Horniman, editor of Bombay Chronicle.

27th April

Addressed Jain's at Lalbaug on anniversary of Muni Maharaj Mohanlalji, asked monks to preach Swadeshi.Called on Police Commissioner.
Presided Satyagraha Sabha at Nar Narayan Temple.

28th April

Issued statement regarding Horniman's deputation.

29th April

Called on Governor, Governor apologized for the incident of 19th. Pleaded he was upset over riots in Ahmedabad.
Wrote to Governors secretary - warning against discontent from deportation of Horniman and censorship on Bombay Chronicle.

30th April

Wrote to Governor to sign Swadeshi Pledge

1st May

Attended meeting at Paydhonie.

5th May

Wrote to secretary to Viceroy 'Enclosing Swadeshi Pledge'.

6th May

Informed Police Commissioner about proposed Hartal on 11th.

8th May

Discussions with CID officers.Lecture on Swadeshi. Women's meeting at Vanita Vishram, it was presided by Sarojini Naidu.

9th May

Meeting at Jamal Hall, Tardeo.
Anjuman-zia-Ul-Islam, agreed to draft a memorandum to Viceroy regarding Khilafat.

19th May

Attended meeting of Satyagrahis.

21st May

Attended meeting of Satyagraha Sabha executives to discuss time of scope of movement.

22nd May

Addressed meeting on Swadeshi.

27th May

Inspector of Police called him.

28th May

Gave evidence before Commissioner regarding prosecutions launched against Lala Harkishanlal and Rambhaj Chowdhari. Discussion on Satyagraha.

30th May

Wrote to secretary to Viceroy asking for enquiry into Punjab happenings. Wrote to Polak "through weakness of my heart, my hands shake."

31st May

Presided over a meeting at Shantaram Chawl.

4th June

Punjab volunteers called in. Presided over a meeting on Swadeshi at Morarji Gokuldas Hall.

7th June

Satyagrahis signed pledge.

9th June

Wrote to Viceroy about unreasonableness of sentence passed on Kalinath Roy, editor of 'Tribune'.

13th June

Spoke at Women's meeting at Paydhonie Jain Mahila Samaj.

14th June

Wrote to Secretary of State for India about situation in India.

15th June

Attended Satyagraha Executive Committee meeting.

16th June

Gave evidence before commission in connection with prosecution against Dr. Kitchlew of Punjab. Outlined aims and objects of Swadeshi Sabha and three types of Swadeshi Vows.

17th June

Presided on Swadeshi at Carnac Bunder.

18th June

Informed Viceroy of Satyagraha, "I alone will resort to it." Attended opening of Swadeshi cloth shop at M. G. Market.Met Satyagrahis.

19th June

Presided on Swadeshi Sabha at Morarji Gokuldas Hall.

20th June

Requested Salt Commissioner to allow perusal of certain old reports. (Preparation for Satyagraha against Salt Law?)

24th June

Presided over a meeting of Satyagraha Sabha at Morarji Gokuldas Hall to protest against Rowlatt Acts and deportation of Horniman. Cabled resolution to Secretary of State for India, London.

25th June

Discussion with Police Commissioner.

26th June

Wrote to Narayan Chandavarkar apologizing for the delay about letter about Kalinath Roy.Forwarded to Governor resolution of 24th.

27th June

Cabled to Secretary of State for Indian intimation to Viceroy. Presided over a meeting at Shantaram's Chawl against Rowlatt Acts and deportation of Horniman.

28th June

Spoke on Swadeshi meeting at Kutch Jain Association, Lalbaug.Wrote to Viceroy about Satyagraha.Wrote to Jinnah (in England) "Do learn Gujarati and Hindi before you return... Hope Mrs. Jinnah will join the Charkha class."
Presided over a lecture on Swadeshi G. B. Deshpande.

1st July

Called on Police Commissioner.

2nd July

Addressed Satyagrahis at Hira Baug Hall.

3rd July

Wrote to Registrar of Co-op. Societies to sign Swadeshi Pledge.

4th July

Went to Lady Tata's to persuade her to take Swadeshi Vow.

13th July

Lectured at Morarji Gokuldas Hall on plight of Indians in South Africa. This was presided by Fyez Badruddin Tybaji.Also lectured on 'Our Duty'. Spoke at a meeting at Nar Narayan Temple.

14th July

Wrote to principle Paranjape about unbecoming behavior of students on 12th July in Poona

16th July

Attended opening of spinning class for women at Kandewadi.

18th July

Lectured to Imperial Citizenship Association at Excelsior Theater in protest against draft Bill in South African Parliament. This was presided by Dinshaw Petit.

20th July

Called on the Governor.Bombay Government issued warning to Gandhi against starting of Satyagraha.

26th July

Meeting of workers.

27th July

Lectured at Lalbaug Panjrapole on Swadeshi. On receiving a warning from Viceroy asking him not to publish peace terms with Turkey, asked and reply "What is there to be afraid of?"

5th August

Presided over a condolence meeting for Amritlal Padhiar.

7th August

Lecture on Swadeshi at Kalbadevi.

19th August

Sought interview with Governor to discuss Swadeshi. Refused to open Krishna Stores as it included foreign articles also.Meeting of workers.

20th August

Wrote to Sir Lallubhai Shamaldas regarding Manilal Jhadhavji Vyas who was externed from Karachi.

22nd August

Wrote to Lt. Governor of Punjab about sentenced on a person in the Punjab disturbances. Wrote to Governor of Madras requesting him not to deport Esther Faering (she was a devotee of Gandhi and her presence was considered undesirable by Government.)

28th August

Wrote to Collector to grant land for constructing labor colony.

29th August

Presided at Jain Friendly Union and Union Society meeting, against Rowlatt Acts and situation in Punjab.

6th Sept

Attended meeting of Swadeshi Sabha and Satyagraha Committee.

7th Sept

Assumed editorship of Navjivan. First issue of Navjivan was out this day.Open Swadeshi Stores at Girgaum.Attended meeting of Swadeshi Sabha.

18th Sept

Spoke in meeting at Mastanshah Tank, Nagpada regarding Khilafat. Meeting continued till 1.30 am.

1st Oct

Telegraphed Bombay Government (Poona) to give relief to Ahmedabad Mill-Hands from Punitive Text.Open Kalbadevi Pure Swadeshi Stores. Presided over a meeting on 73rd birthday of Mrs. Besant.

2nd Oct

Presented with 20,100 in women's meeting at Vinita Vishram on his 50th birthday. Telegraphed to Swami Shraddhananda and Andrews to collect evidence for Hunter Commission. Telegraphed to Viceroy for early removal of ban on Gandhi's entry to Punjab. Addressed Muslim Students' Union at Chowpatty.

1920
3rd March

Attended High Court to answer charge of contempt of Court. (On 23rd Dec.1919, a notice was issued by Bombay High Court asking Gandhi why he should not be prosecuted for contempt of Court.) (Gandhi had written 'Shaking Civil Resistors'.)

4th March

Spoke at meeting of Khilafat Committee.Spoke on starting Kathiawar Hitvardhak Sabha.

5th March

Advocated abolition of Press Act in Indian Press Association meeting.

19th March

Spoke at second Khilafat Day meeting at Mastanshah Tank, Nagpada.

20th March

Went to see ailing M. R. Jaykar. Attended public meeting.

6th April

Spoke at National Week meeting It was presided by Sir Dinshaw Petit. (It was decided to observe every year a week from 6th to 13th April as National Week.)

9th April

Spoke at National Week meeting.

12th April

Attended meeting of Khilafat Committee.Deputation to England with Gandhi and Azad considered.

13th April

Spoke at National Week meeting at French Bridge. This was presided over by M. A. Jinnah.

21st April

Attended meeting of Khilafat Committee regarding deputation to England.

28th April

Joined Home Rule League and was elected President.

12th May

Proposed and carried a resolution in the All India Khilafat Committee on Non-Co-operation.

4th June

Opened Pure Khadi Bhandar.

11th June

Attended meeting of Imperial Indian Citizenship Association.

22nd June

Wrote to Viceroy about starting Satyagraha.

23rd June

Spoke at a meeting in Madhav Baug asked Maharaja Scindia for help to Benaras Hindu University.

25th June

Attended Khilafat Committee meeting. Presented with a red flag with white crescent, by volunteers.

26th June

Spoke at Home Rule League meeting at Morarji Gokuldas Hall against Hunter Committee Report. This was presided by M. A. Jinnah.

7th July

Spoke on Hunter Committee Report at a meeting of Gujarati Stree Mandal. Proposed Sir Narayan Chandavarkar to preside (Town Hall) to protest against recommendations of Meston Committee regarding finances of Bombay.

13th July

Spoke at public meeting about grievances of Indians in other parts of British Empire.

29th July

Saw Tilak on his sick bed.Addressed Muslims at Muzaffarabad Hall and advised them to remain non-violent.

1st August

Joined funeral procession and attended cremation of Tilak. (He died in Bombay after midnight of 31st July.)Spoke at the condolence meeting.

2nd August

Returned to Government three medals, (1) Boer Wall, (2) Zulu Rebellion and (3) Kaiser-i-Hind.

31st August

Students of Grant Medical College signed Khadi pledge.Gandhi also took pledge to wear Khadi for life.During this month Dilip Kumar Roy met Romain Rolland and spoke to him about Gandhi.

2nd Oct

Attended A.I.C.C. It was decided to collect Rupees One Crores for Tilak Swaraj Fund.

3rd Oct

Meeting contd... resided over All Indian Home Rule League. (name changed to Swaraj Sabha.)

4th Oct

Presided over the meeting to welcome Jinnah and Khilafat deportation on return from England.Attended meeting of Swaraj Sabha.

24th Oct

Wrote to trustees of Aligarh University about Non-co-operation.

26th Oct

Addressed students of Marwari Vidyalaya.

3rd Nov

Attended meeting of Swaraj Sabha.

13th Nov

Visited Mulji Jetha Market.

14th Nov

Addressed students at Shantaram's Chawl.Visited Hind Co-op. Store and Mangaldas Market.

17th Nov

Opened Gujarati National School at Malad.

18th Nov

Attended meeting of Muslims to consider boycott of legislatures.

1921 - 1925

1921
10th Jan

Duke of Connaught arrived in India.

20th Jan

Addressed students at Shantaram's Chawl.

7th Feb

This was Monday. Gandhi began to observe Monday as Silence Day. (Gandhi was in Patna.)

15th March

Visited Sadhaka Ashram, Andheri.

16th March

Spoke on 'Present State of National Affairs'.Spoke at National College. Interviewed by representative of 'Daily Herald'.

10th April

Addressed public meeting of Kutchhi Jains.Addressed meeting of workers near Elphinstone Mills.

29th May

Got Ali brothers to declare that they were sorry if they had spoken anything that would incite violence. (In a speech in Erode, Mohammed Ali advocated violence.) Addressed meeting in Matunga.

14th June

Attended meetings of working committee and A.I.C.C.

15th June

Reception at Ghatkopar.Attended meetings of Working Committee and A.I.C.C. Attended meetings of Central Khilafat Committee

18th June

Reception by council of Parsee Central Association.

19th June

Called on Narinhrao Bholanath Divetia at Bandra.Meeting and lecture in Vile-Parle.

21st June

Visited spinning class by Hind Mahila Samaj.Addressed women's meeting and meeting at Parel.

22nd June

Opened Lokmanya Tilak Girls School at Sandhurst Road.

25th June

Attended meeting of teachers.Received purse from Bhavsar Community.

26th June

Meetings in Santacruz and Mandvi.

30th June

Visited, accepted purses and addressed various institutions and organizations. (Last day for collecting Rupees One Crores for Tilak Swaraj Fund.)

1st July

Addressed meetings in Bandra and Mazgaon.

2nd July

Addressed associates of Commission Agents.

3rd July

Addressed Grain Merchants and Shroff Mahajan at Edward Theater.Attended meeting of Provincial Congress Committee.

8th July

Addressed meeting of cloth merchants.

10th July

Addressed meeting of chemists and druggists.

12th July

Addressed meeting of Liquor Merchants at Marwari Vidyalaya.

15th July

Addressed meeting at Jain Temple, Lalbaug.

16th July

Spoke on Swadeshi at Morarji Gokuldas Hall.Subhash Chandra Bose came to see Gandhi and this was perhaps their first meeting.

17th July

Spoke on Swadeshi at Jain Temple, Chinchpokli.Took part in discussion on 'Practical ways and means for uplift of woman'.
Addressed handloom weavers at Yusuf Baug, Madanpura, Ripon Road.

19th July

Addressed Purdah women at Mrs. Haji Usuf Haji Ismail Sobani's Bunglow.Addressed liquor merchants at Marwari Vidyalaya.

21st July

Addressed volunteers at Morarji Gokuldas Hall.Spoke on Swadeshi at Hirji Govindji's godown, Mandvi.

23rd July

Addressed the birth anniversary meeting of Tilak at Empire Theater.

24th July

Addressed a meeting of Bhuleshwar Cloth Market Hitwardhak Mandal.Advised handloom weavers to use handspun yarn.Spoke on the boycott of foreign cloth at Santacruz.

26th July

Addressed meeting at Marwari Vidyalaya.Another on boycott of foreign cloth at Motishan Jain Temple, Byculla.

28th July

Attended A.I.C.C.

29th July

Attended A.I.C.C.

30th July

A.I.C.C. contd... Gave evidence in Court in defense of person charged with preaching boycott of tea-shop. Addressed a meeting of Parsis on Swadeshi at Excelsior Theater. Addressed a meeting in Vile Parle.

31st July

Speaking on the occasion of the first bonfire of foreign cloth which was lit in Bombay on 31st July, 1921, Gandhi said, "I am sure that the best method of perpetuating Lokmanya's memory is the attainment of Swaraj. And Swaraj is impossible without Swadeshi."
Gandhi ceremoniously celebrated the bonfire of foreign cloth at Umar Sobani's yard at Parel. It was not the rags that were burnt but some of the finest saris, shirts, and jackets were consigned to flames. No less than one lakh and half pieces were consigned to flames. The bonfire lit in Bombay by Gandhi was the example which was followed all over India.

1st August

In the evening, Gandhi addressed a huge crowd at Chowpatty on the spot where Tilak was cremated a year previously.
"It was the magic of Lokamanya Tilak’s name that brought together the two lakhs of men and women on Mr. Sobani’s ground yesterday. It was to me a soul-stirring sight. Bombay the beautiful lit yesterday a fire which must remain for ever alive even as in a Parsi temple and which must continually burn all our pollutions, as yesterday we burnt our greatest outward pollution, namely, our foreign clothing."

2nd August

Attended Working Committee.Presided over a meeting of Parsi Rajkiya Sabha at Excelsior Theater to collect funds for relief in Smyrna.

3rd August

Opened Khilafat Swadeshi Stores at Bhendi Bazar.

21st Sept

For the first time wear lion cloth at Madura.

2nd Oct

Put up at Revashankar Jagjivan Jhaveri's. (Mani Bhavan)

3rd Oct

Anandshankar Dhruv called in.

4th Oct

Attended Working Committee Meeting. Attended meeting of leaders assembled to consider arrest of Ali Brothers at Taliyarkhan's building.
A statement was issued - Every Indian had a natural right to express his opinion fully and independently about the unreasonableness of joining and continuing in Government service either Civil or Military. To serve the then existing foreign government was detrimental to national status and all who were in Government service should give it up and find out other means of livelihood. Thick rumor about Gandhi's arrest during night.

5th Oct

Attended Working Committee Meeting.

9th Oct

Attended Working Committee Meetings.M. A. Jinnah called in at Mani Bhavan.
Addressed women's meeting which was presided by Sarojini Naidu.Addressed public meeting.Bonfire of foreign cloth at Elphinston Mill Compound.

10th Oct

Sarojini Naidu, Lala Lajpatrai and others called in at Mani Bhavan.

17th Nov

Addressed public meeting and lighted bon-fire of foreign cloth at Elphinston Mill Compound.The Prince of Wales' arrival this day in Bombay was followed by riots.Gandhi went to inquire Indulal's health at Dr. Deshmukh's Hospital.

19th Nov

Commenced fasting at 3.30 am against riots.

20th Nov

Fast contd...Issued an appeal to maintain peace.

21st Nov

Fast contd....

22nd Nov

The riot subsided.Broke fast by taking fruit at 8.30 am in presence of leaders assembled at Jethalal Govindji's.Attended a meeting of Working Committee.

23rd Nov

Working Committee meeting contd...
It was decided that
(1) permission granted to start Satyagraha be withheld temporarily and (2) volunteer corps be organized to quell riots.

1922
13th Jan

Discussion with Non-co-operation leaders.

14th Jan

Discussion contd...
Took part in All-Parties' Conference.Presided by Sir Sankaran Nair at Cawasji Jehangir Hall.

15th Jan

Took part in Subjects Committee of Conference.Took part in Conference.Jinnah called in.

16th Jan

Malaviyaji called in.

17th Jan

Attended Working Committee Meeting.Representative of 'Swaraj' interviewed Gandhi.

28th Jan

Jinnah and other representative of All Parties' Conference tried to persuade Gandhi to postpone Satyagraha, but he refused.

18th March

Gandhi was in Sabarmati Jail, Ahmedabad. He was sentenced to six years' imprisonment by sessions judge, Mr. Broomfiled. This was Gandhi's first sentence by Indian Court of Law. As a convict, Gandhi's no. was 8677.

1923
January to December

Gandhi was imprisoned in Yeravda Jail from 21.3.1922 to 5.2.1924.

1924
February

Sasoon Hospital, Poona.

11th March

On the 11th morning, Gandhi reached Dadar (a station in Bombay). The people did not harass him anywhere either on the route or on the alighting station; the journey turned out to be extremely happy and he was quietly carried to Juhu from Dadar by a car. The superb quiet of this place becomes all the more entrancing by the charming music of the sea. The reason Gandhiji gave for his preference of this site to that of Karachi was this: 'Being centrally situated, the place would be more convenient for visitors.'

17th March

Restarted his weekly Monday silence.

19th March

Advised Kerala P. C. C. to put up only tried workers for Satyagraha for getting road round about Vaikam temple open to untouchables.

21st March

Address at his residence by students and teachers of National School. Narsinhrao personally presented his book 'Smaran Samhita'.

22nd March

Wrote letter to Romain Rolland. This was their first contact.

23rd March

Issued statement against Class Area Bill of South African Government.Talks with Bhagini Samaj.

29th March

Private discussion with Malaviyaji, Lala Lajpat Rai, Motilal Nehru about No-changers and Swarajists.

30th and 31st March

Discussion contd...

1st and 2nd April

Discussion contd...

3rd April

Discussion contd...
Resumed editorship of 'Young India'.Congress office issued statement showing where and how Tilak Swaraj Fund was spent and deposited.

4th April

Dr. Kichlew called in.

5th April

Started observing silence for whole of Monday and Wednesday from about 6.00 am to 1.00 pm on other days.

6th April

Resume editorship of 'Navjivan'.

11th April

Drafted statement against Council-entry.

13th April

Sent draft to Motilal Nehru.Bhonsale of Depressed India Association called in.

15th April

Gave an interview to 'HIndu' (Madras) regarding the Vaikam Satyagraha.Bhonsale came to discuss about building of temple.

23rd April

Attended Working Committee Meeting.

24th April

Meeting contd...
Shrinivas Sastri called in.

15th May

Discussion with those conducting Satyagraha at Vaikam.

17th May

Discussion of Satyagraha at Vaikam contd...
Discussion with Swaraj Party.'Hindu' (Madras) interviewed Gandhi.

18th May

Spoke on Buddha anniversary. This was Gandhi's first public speech after released from jail.

22nd May

Gandhi and Swaraj Party issued separate statements.

29th August

Address by Municipal Corporation at Sir Cowasji Jehangir Hall.

30th August

Attended meeting of Rashtriya Stree Sabha to celebrate anniversary of Dadabhai Naoroji at Marwari Vidyalaya.

31st August

Spoke in the meeting of Parsi Rajkiya Sabha at Excelsior Theater which was presided by M. R. Jaykar.Presided over an annual celebration Lokmanya Girls' School at Muzaffarabad Hall.Visited depressed class locality.Attended meeting of P. C. C.

2nd Sept

Addressed public meetings at Vile Parle and at Mandvi.Attended prize distribution of National Medical College.Visited Khadi Bhandar.

5th Sept

Reception by residents of Dadar. Attended Ganesh Celebrations.

20th Nov

Discussion with leaders.

21st Nov

Attended Working Committee.Took part in deliberations of All Parties' Conference at Muzaffarabad Hall.

22nd Nov

The Conference contd...
It appointed committee to frame constitution.

23rd Nov

Visited Khadi Bhandar.Took part in A.I.C.C. discussions.Addressed public meeting at Chowpatty.

31st Dec

Spoke at Muslim League.Mirabehn (Madeleine Slade) wrote a first letter to Gandhi.

1925
5th March

Chaunde Maharaj (Cow-devotee) called in.Address by Depressed India Association.

26th March

Address by Backward classes.Discussion with management of Gujarati National School.Opened Congress House.Addressed meeting of Rashtriya Stree Sabha at Congress House.

12th April

Proposed Narmadashankar Devshankar Mehta as president at Gujarat Mandal's lecture on 'Shrimad Vallabhacharya's Philosophy'.

13th April

Addressed Jallianwalah Baug Day meeting which was presided by Sarojini Naidu.

14th April

Discussion with Shaukat Ali and Shweb Kureshi.

28th April

Interviewed by Associated Press.Presided over a meeting for cow protection at Madhav Baug.

29th April

Attended meeting of All India Cow Protection.

3rd Sept

Put up at Mani Bhavan.

4th Sept

Presided over Dadabhai birth-day-centenary at Cowasji Jehangir Hall.

21st oct

Left by S. S. 'Roopvati' for Kutch.

8th Dec

Presided over a gathering of National School.

31st Dec

About this time took vow not to leave ashram (Ahmedabad) for 1 year, except for reasons of health or for some unforeseen circumstances.

1926 - 1930

1926
14th May

Enquired after Devdas health. Devdas was operated for appendicitis on 9th May.

20th May

Enquired after Behram Khambhatta's health.

19th Sept

Discussion with South African Government Delegation.Attended reception in their honour by Indian Merchants Chamber.

2nd Nov

Sir Chunilal Mehta and members of Agricultural Commission called in.Gandhi recommended spinning wheel and Khadi.

1927
23rd March

Addressed meeting of Gujaratis at Santacruz.

24th March

Visited and addressed Public Humanitarian Institution at Ghatkopar

1928
17th to 19th May

Attended Working Committee.

19th May

Meeting contd...
Attended All Parties' Conference. Committee for drafting constitution of India.

1929
5th April

Gandhi arrived in Bombay on 5th April and addressed a public meeting at the Congress House on the importance of khaddar and the boycott of foreign cloth. About fifty foreign caps and few other foreign cloths were thrown on the platform. At the close of the meeting the foreign-made cloths were burned inside the Congress House compound.
A gold ring was presented to Gandhi at this meeting and it was auction thrice. At a public meeting in Girgaum, Gandhi made an appeal for funds and several ladies threw their necklaces and ornaments which were auction after the meeting.

22nd May

Adoni, Bombay

23rd May

Attended Working Committee Meeting.A meeting of Foreign Cloth Boycott Committee was held at Gandhi's residence in Mani Bhavan.

24th May

Attended A.I.C.C.

25th May

Attended All India Native States Peoples Conference at Rolay Opera House which was presided over by C. Y. Chintamani.Attended A.I.C.C.

11th August

Persuaded Jinnah and Ali Brothers (separately) to accept Nehru report.Gandhi was examined by Dr. Jivraj Mehta.

7th Sept

Laid a foundation of Bhagini Seva Mandir at Vile Parle.Opened Industrial division of National School and exhibition at Vile Parle.
Spoke at Vanita Vishram for School for the Blind.Visited Khadi Bhandar.

1930
12th March

Ahmedabad-Started Dandi march at 6.30 am on foot with 78 followers after taking a vow that he would not return to Sabarmati Ashram till independence was won. This march took 25 days and covered 241 miles. Throughout the march, Ashram rules were observed in matters of food, morning and evening prayers.

December

Yeravda Jail from 5.5.1930 to 26.1.1931

1931 - 1935

1931
27th Jan

Visited Congress Hospital.Public meeting at Azad Maidan. Gandhi could not speak.

17th Feb

Winston Churchil described Gandhi as "Half Naked Fakir".

16th March

Called on Mulji Sikka.Discussion with Jawaharlal and others.Addressed labourers at Kamdar Ground, Parel.Demonstration by non-believers in non-violence.Discussion with Subhash Chandra Bose till 2.30 am..

17th March

Addressed volunteers.Discussions with Shaukat Ali, Industrialists, Mill Owners' Association and Workers at Congress House.Addressed meeting at Azad Maidan which was presided over by Jawaharlal Nehru.Attended a dinner by Mayor Husenbhai Lalji.

18th March

Discussion with foreign cloth merchants.Reception at Vile Parle which was presided over by K. Natarajan.

16th April

Discussion with mill owners.Called on departing Lord Irwin.General 'Avari' released.

17th April

Called on Governor regarding the Pact.New Viceroy Lord Willington arrived in Bombay.

18th April

Discussion with Emerson.Met Shaukat Ali. Address by Municipal Corporation.

25th April

Indian Merchants Chamber, Bombay conferred on Gandhi honorary membership.

9th June

Attended Working Committee meeting and A. I. S. A.

10th June

Attended Working Committee meeting.

11th June

Attended Working Committee meeting.Distributed certificates to Hindustani SevaDal.Visited Swadeshi Eletric Clock Manufacturing Company.Addressing Europeans who called on Gandhi and said 'Our attitude will be impartial to all.'An American industrialist sought permission to use 'MAHATMA GANDHI LOIN CLOTH' as trade mark. Gandhi refused.

25th June

A surprise dinner programme was arranged by 'Young Europeans' at the Taj Mahal Hotel on 25th June, 1931. The dinner was strictly private, by personal invitations only. Gandhi, who was clad in simple cloths, did not use the hotel lift but preferred to climb up to the first floor. The privacy of the conference was maintain to the extent that even Europeans journalists who were invited were requested by Gandhi not to print a single word about the discussions they had.

26th June

Discussion regarding re-exportation of foreign cloth.Womens meeting at Madhav Baug.Address by untouchables led by cricketer Balu.A deputation of Rashtriya Stree Sabha called in.

7th July

Shaukat Ali, Prabhashankar Pattani and leaders of Burma called in.Attended Working Committee meeting.

8th July

Discussion with Shaukat Ali Working Committee. (Shaukat Ali present.)

9th July

Meeting contd...
Telegraphed to Viceroy complaining difficulties in acting up to the Pact.Attending Round Table Conference may be dropped.

10th July

Meeting contd...
Communication to Viceroy.

11th July

Meeting contd...
Called for discussion with Emerson.

12th July

Telegraphed acceptance of invitation.

3rd August

Discussion with Jinnah.

5th August

Attended Working Committee meeting.Telegraphed to Governor of U. P. to brief Gandhi on Government policy towards peasants.

6th August

Attended Working Committee and A.I.C.C. (U. P. Governor telegraphed normalcy of everything.)

7th August

A.I.C.C. contd...Public meeting of Parsi Rajkiya Sabha.

8th August

A.I.C.C. contd...

9th August

Attended Working Committee.Addressed Hindustani Seva Dal.

10th August

Maxwell wrote, "Observing pact does not mean that we should do what Congress wants us to do.

11th August

Attended Working Committee meeting.Telegraphed to Viceroy about Bombay Government's unsatisfactory reply. "I cannot go to London."Telegraphed to Bombay Government, "If your attitude is unchanged, I shall not go to London."The Nawab of Cambay, Prabhashankar Pattani and K. T. Shah called in.

12th August

Working Committee meeting contd...
Sir C. P. Ramaswamy Iyer, Law Member, Government of India called in.

13th August

Attended Working Committee meeting approving Gandhi's decision not to go to London, Wired reply to Viceroy "Our view points are different; I cannot go."Jaykar and Sapru called in.

14th August

Discussion with Sapru, Jaykar, Prabhashankar Pattani and Dr. Ambedkar.Attended Working Committee.Replied to Viceroy's letter: "How can we believe Pact is operative?" Miss Griffin of U.S.A. presented piece of woolen and salt manufactured by Prof. Duncan of U.S.A.

29th August

On 29th August, Gandhi returned from Simla . A special train was provided for him to enable him to catch the steamer for London. His arrival in Bombay was eagerly awaited by large crowds. He drove straight from the station to Azad Maidan to address a public meeting.

At Ballard Pier, an enormous crowd had gathered to have a glimpse of Gandhi who was leaving for London by S.S. Rajputana. All the special passes to enter the mole station were taken up before noon on the previous day. Among those who went aboard the S.S. Rajputana to see Gandhi off were Kasturbai, Vallabhbhai Patel, Manibehn and others. Fatigued from the train-journey, Gandhi straight away went to his cabin, but the eager crowd wanted to have one more glimpse of him. Gandhi yielded to the continuing shouts, he came out and bowed to the people with folded hands.

28th Dec

Gandhi returned to Bombay after attending Round Table Conference in London on 28th Dec. 1931 by S. S. Pilsna. The Central Hall of Ballard Pier was gaily decorated with festoons and national flags. Gandhi received an uproarious ovation. A procession was formed with Gandhi seated in a decorated car. Crowds of people lined the entire route of the procession from Ballard Pier to Mani Bhavan.

29th Dec

Addressed women volunteers of Hindustani Seva Dal.Attended Working Committee meeting. Sought interview with Viceroy.Discussion with Subhash Chandra Bose.

30th Dec

Instructed buying good English watches for Evans and Rogers.Attended Working Committee meeting.Addressed women volunteers at Matunga.Called on ailing Sir Chunibhai.Discussion with Jai Prakash Narayan.

31st Dec

Viceroy declined interview.Working Committee decided to restart Satyagraha.Visited Lord Northcote Orphanage.Requested Viceroy to reconsider.

1932
1st Jan

Informed Pressmen at 2.00 am about his telegram to Viceroy.Merchants dealing in cloth, gold etc. called in.Discussion with Bhulabhai.Attended Working Committee Meeting.

2nd Jan

Deputation of Welfare of India League called in.Maher Baba called in. Viceroy's negative reply.

3rd Jan

Gandhi described his plan of action, just before his arrest, in an interview to the press at Mani Bhavan. He said "what I would ask the nation to do after my arrest is to wake up from its sleep."

4th Jan

1st Jan From 29th Dec. 1931 to 4th Jan. 1932, Gandhi had a hectic time at Mani Bhavan hearing deputations from all the provinces. The Working Committee was continually in session.

In the small hours of 4th Jan. 1932, Gandhi was arrested from Mani Bhavan. A newspaper reported- "Shortly after 3 O' clock in the morning the silence of the night was broken by the noise of grinding brakes as motor cars drew up outside Mani Bhavan. Police Commissioner and his assistants entered the house. They were met by Devdas. Commissioner asked to see Gandhi at once. Five minutes later, Gandhi appeared, all smiles. It was Monday and his day of silence. He said nothing. Read the warrant produced by the police. He requested for half an hour delay. Everyone in the house awoke. Mirabehn brought a bowl of water for Gandhi, he washed himself. Ba reminded him about his prayer. The half hour respite was full of tense emotions. Unmindful of the cold on the canopied terrace where Gandhi had been sleeping, his followers wept loudly. One of the women placed a garland of handspun yarn around his neck and decorated his forehead with kumkum... Ba went up to the police officers and with her voice chocked with emotions requested the officer, "Please look after him." Officers smile and reassured her, saying "Don't worry, we shall be careful."All present then successively bowed and touched Gandhi's feet . Unable to control herself, Ba leaned on Gandhi's outstretched hands and wept bitterly. ...Next moment, Gandhi was in the hands of Police Officers.... 35 minutes after the arrival of Police, Gandhi climbed into the motor car. Amidst shouts of 'Mahatma Gandhi ki Jai' from a small crowd that had gathered, the car moved off. Gandhi was taken to Yeravda Prison, Poona."

December

In Yeravda Jail from 4.1.1932 to 8.5.1933.

1933
May

In Yeravda Jail from 4.1.1932 to 8.5.1933.

August

In Yeravda Jail.

16th Sept

Discussion with Jawaharlal Nehru, Sarojini Naidu, G. D. Birla, Sir Cowasji Jehangir (Junior), etc.

19th Sept

Discussion with Ahmedabad Mill owners and labourers.

20th Sept

Dr. Annie Besant died in Adiar, Madras.

22nd sept

Discussion of 19th contd...

1934
5th April

Gandhi arrived in Bombay on 5th April and addressed a public meeting at the Congress House on the importance of khaddar and the boycott of foreign cloth. About fifty foreign caps and few other foreign cloths were thrown on the platform. At the close of the meeting the foreign-made cloths were burned inside the Congress House compound.
A gold ring was presented to Gandhi at this meeting and it was auction thrice.
At a public meeting in Girgaum, Gandhi made an appeal for funds and several ladies threw their necklaces and ornaments which were auction after the meeting.

22nd May

Adoni, Bombay

23rd May

Attended Working Committee Meeting.A meeting of Foreign Cloth Boycott Committee was held at Gandhi's residence in Mani Bhavan.

24th May

Attended A.I.C.C.

25th May

Attended All India Native States Peoples Conference at Rolay Opera House which was presided over by C. Y. Chintamani.Attended A.I.C.C.

11th August

Persuaded Jinnah and Ali Brothers (separately) to accept Nehru report.Gandhi was examined by Dr. Jivraj Mehta.

7th Sept

Laid a foundation of Bhagini Seva Mandir at Vile Parle.Opened Industrial division of National School and exhibition at Vile Parle.
Spoke at Vanita Vishram for School for the Blind.Visited Khadi Bhandar.

1935
22nd May

Gandhi came to Bombay from Wardha. He first went to Mani Bhavan and later paid a visit to Kamla Nehru at the residence of J. A. D.Naoroji at Nepean Sea Road. He spent over an hour with Kamla Nehru, who was leaving for Europe for her treatment.In the afternoon Gandhi accompanied by Vallabhbhai Patel, paid a visit to Haffkine Institute at Parel.In the evening Gandhi delivered a public discourse at Congress House on the efficacy of prayers.

1936 - 1940

1936
17th Jan

Gandhi came to Bombay on 17th January, 1936 to attend his health.He was suffering from high blood presssure and dental trouble. He was accompained by Kasturba, Vallabhbhai, Mahadev Desai and Dr. Jivraj. After couple of days, he also got his teeth extracted.

19th Jan

Got teeth extracted.

20th Jan

King Geroge V died in London.

21st Jan

Sent condolences on death of King-Emperor through Viceroy.

1937
7th to 13th Dec

Gandhi arrived in Bombay on 7th dec. 1937. At that time, he was suffering from high blood pressure.He went to stay at R.D.Birla's bunglow at Juhu.Arrangements were made to give him complete rest and to prevent crowds and visitors from distrubing him.Even the telephone lines were disconnected.

14th Dec

Aga Khan and his son called in.

21st Dec

The Maharaja of Rewa called in.

1938
2nd and 3rd Jan

Discussion with Working Committee.Gandhi & members witnessed performance of Bholanath, Clever Bull.

5th Jan

Discussion with Rajendra Babu.

7th Jan

Rajaji called in.

28th April

Put up in Juhu.Discussion with M. A. Jinnah.

29th April

Cabled Congress President Subhash Chandra Bose to start talks with Jinnah.Condemned police firing in Mysore.Jinnah invited Gandhi to visit him at his residence.

11th May

Put up at 'Vishram Vatika at Juhu.

12th to 17th May

During all these days Gandhi was kept informed by the Congress President Subhash Chandra Bose about the discussions that took place between him and Jinnah to settle communal differences, and Gandhi consulted other leaders also. Jinnah presented a list of demands on behalf of the Muslims, one of which was that Congress should accept the position that the Muslim League alone could speak on behalf on Muslims. Bose put forth counter proposal. Jinnah wanted time to consult his colleagues. Discussion was postponed.

18th May

Prithwisingh (He was sentenced to life-imprisonment in 1915 in the Lahore conspiracy case. He broke loose from the jail in 1922. He believed in war which involved violence but not in murder. As time passed, he came to believe in the efficacy of non-violence and accordingly submitted himself to Gandhi.) called in.Discussion with leaders.

19th May

Informed Bombay Government about Prithwisingh staying with Gandhi.Discussion with Jawaharlal.

20th May

Went to meet Jinnah.
Government of Bombay took Prithwisingh in their custody.

1939
11th May

Put up at Birla's Bhavan.

2nd June

Put up at Birla Bhavan.Discussion with liquor makers and vendors.

5th June

Issued a statement about States.

21st June

Put up at Birla House.Attended Working Committee Meeting.

22nd June

Meeting contd...

23rd June

"Jawaharlal thinks that by my misdeeds in Rajkot, I have set back time piece of progress by a century".

24th to 30th June

From 24th to 27th A.I.C.C. met in Bombay. Decided-nobody to start Satyagraha without P. C. C.'s sanction.On or about 29th stayed at 'Vishram Vatika' in Juhu.

1st July

Attended convocation S. N. D. T. Women's University.

4th July

Called on ailing Ardeshar Faramji 'Khabardar'.Visited Chemical Industrial and Pharmaceutical Laboratory.

1940
12th Sept

Discussion with leaders.

13th to 16th Sept

Attended Working Committee and A.I.C.C and spoke in favour of civil disobedience.The members agreed and decided to request Gandhi to guide the Congress in the action that should be taken.

17th Sept

Attended Working Committee meeting.

18th Sept

Wrote to Viceroy for an interview.Committee meeting contd...
Civil Disobedience not to be started till Gandhi gave signal.'News Chronicle' sought interview with Gandhi.

1941 - 1945

1941
January to December

No Visit.

1942
10th May

Put up at Birla House.

11th May

Wrote 'To Every Briton' published in 'Harijan' of 17th.

12th May

Tricumdas Dwarkadas and Kanji Dwarkadas called in.

3rd August

G. D. Birla has noted down some interesting facts about the historic week of 'Quit India' movement that Gandhi spent in Bombay. Birla remarked to Gandhi that why he is taking very little food. Gandhi replied, "Bombay has plenty of ozone in the air, and the metabolism is so low that one does not need to much of food here. If I take full meals, I shall fall ill. But there is another reason. My mind is more busy these days than ever before. You cannot think to much and yet eat much. It is safer to keep light."

Birla writes, "When in Bombay, he (Gandhi) does not go out to public places for his walk. If he did, he would be mobbed by the admiring public. In Birla House, we have a small patch of lawn encircled by a paved pathway. In the circular track, Gandhiji takes walks of desired length. But in order to avoid walking in the same direction, Gandhi spends the first half walking clockwise and the second half in the reverse direction. Gandhiji is so fastidious even about these small things that while he may be discussing the most serious problem, after he has walked half his time in one direction, he takes right about turn and starts the walk in reverse direction. This ensures balanced exercise to the body."

4th to 6th August

Attended meetings of Working Committee.

7th August

Addressed meetings of Working Committee and A.I.C.C.
Addressing the people of China stated-"Rest assured the coming struggle is not only for independence; it is for your defense also. We can help Russia and Great Britain and even U.S.A. only if we are independent."(About this time Gandhi wrote to Chiang-Kai-Shek, "I wish to make it clear that the 'Quit India' demand is not to invite Japan or to create difficulties for you. I am not so mean that I would wish to gain independence for my country at the cost of the same of your country.")

8th August

Addressed A.I.C.C. when the 'Quit India' resolution was passed. (Government of India ordered that newspapers should publish only those items of news of the struggle which are released by prescribed agencies etc. As a result, a number of newspapers ceased publication.)

9th August

Was arrested early morning. (This was Gandhi's 8th arrest in India. Mahadev Desai also was arrested along with Gandhi.)

September to December

Imprisoned in Agakhan Palace.

1943
January to December

Imprisoned in Agakhan Palace.

1944
January to April

Imprisoned in Agakhan Palace.

11th May

Gandhi was released from Aga Khan Palace on 6th May, 1944. During his detention, he had developed hook worm and amoebic infection in addition to malaria. All this led to acute anemia. Doctors advised him a rest at a sea-side. Jehangir Patel offered his shack at Juhu beach. Visitors were prevented to meet Gandhi.

BWith supply of power from Bandra Corporation, arrangements were made for Gandhi to see a two-hour long film entitled 'Mission to Moscow', which portrayed girls dancing in tight-fitting garments. Gandhi was naturally displeased. He was also distressed by the pathos and scenes of drudgery and slavery marking the life of the common Russian. To corrected, an Indian film, 'Ram Rajya' was shown. It was a boisterous movie, and did not please him ether.

A terrible explosion had occurred in the Bombay docks and many had been killed. Despite Sarojini's protests, Gandhi insisted on visiting the seen of the disaster. So that he might rendered some help to the victims of the calamity. He was taken round the docks by the head of the Port Trust. Gandhi was deeply moved by what he saw and on his return to Juhu, he was very depressed and was unusually quite.

14th May

Started 15 days silence.

15th May

Wired to Allama Mashriqui's wire, 'I am ready.'

17th May

Kanji Dwarkadas called in.

19th May

Saw damaged caused in dock area by explosion.Called on ailing Mangaldas Pakvasa. (Maharaja of Wankaner attended evening prayer.)

20th May

Wrote to Jaykar that he wasn't happy over his release.

21st May

Saw film 'Mission to Moscow'.

23rd May

Called on ailing Umabehn, daughter of Gaganvihari Mehta.

29th May

Silence ended.Partial silence observed from 8.00 pm to 4.00 pm next day.

30th May

Called on ailing Yusuf Meherally.S. H. Prater called in.

2nd June

Saw film 'Ram Rajya'.

9th June

H. P. Mody and Jamnadas Dwarkadas called in.

10th June

Kanji Dwarkadas called in.Circulated cyclostyled copies of Government 'Congress responsibility' and his reply thereto.

11th June

Discussion with H. P. Mody.

14th June

Discussion with Jaykar. Shayada of 'Be-Ghadi Mouj' recited Gazals.

9th to 23rd Sept

Meeting with M. A. Jinnah. (On 24th July Jinnah suggested meeting Gandhi in Bombay at Jinnah's residence in mid-August.) This was famous Gandhi-Jinnah Talks

24th Sept

The discussion contd...Refuted rumour regarding disbanding Sevagram Ashram.

25th to 27th Sept

Talks with Jinnah ended. Correspondence of talks published on 27th.

28th Sept

Publicly stated that they could not agree; a third party is the stumbling block.

1945
31st March

Alighted at Matunga level crossing.Put up at Birla House. Called on ailing Purushottamdas Thakordas.

4th April

Attended Kasturba Memorial Trust.

9th April

Kanji Dwarkadas called in.

10th April

Tram-bus workers called in.

11th April

Addressed Workers Training Camp at Borivali. (Kasturba Memorial Trust)

12th April

Meeting of Kasturba Memorial Trust.President Roosevelt of U.S.A. died. Gandhi sent condolence to Mrs. Roosevelt.

13th April

Visited Kasturba Memorial Trust office.

14th April

Manilal Gandhi from South Africa called in.

17th April

Pleaded not to humiliate the defeated (Germany and Japan) and for equal and honorable distribution of fruit of peace.

20th June

Put up at Birla House.

21st June

Attended Working Committee meeting.Accepted Viceroy's invitation.

22nd June

The meeting contd...
Left for Delhi.

21st Sept

Attended Working Committee meeting and A.I.C.C.

22nd Sept

Attended Working Committee meeting.Defense of Azad India Army was Congress's responsibility.

23rd Sept

Attended Working Committee meeting.

24th Sept

The meeting contd...

1946 - 1948

1946
18th Feb

A railway accident averted near Deolali.Alighted at Kurla level crossing.Put up at Birla Bhavan.

11th March

During his stay in Bombay in the spring of 1946, Gandhi held some interesting prayer meetings at which he dwelt on various aspects of prayer to God. The special feature of these prayer meetings was the mass singing of Ramdhun to the accompaniment of Tal for the first time in Bombay. Some could not correctly timed the Tal. It evoked from Gandhi a gentle rebuke. He stated, "Bombay had the reputation of being musically minded." He had expected them to give a better account of themselves. Instead, he found confusion in the meeting and the beating of Tal out of tune.

12th March

Attended Working Committee meeting.

13th March

The meeting contd...
Viceory's Secretary called in.Captains Shah Nawaz and Sehgal of Indian National Army called in.

14th March

The meeting contd...
Addressed meeting at Shivaji Park.

15th March

The meeting contd...

16th March

The meeting contd...

31st March

During his sojourn in Bombay, this time he stayed for a while at the Worli Harijan quarters. On the eve of his arrival, there were hostile demonstrations by some Harijans. He still insisted on staying in the midst of them.

5th July

Attended Working Committee meeting and A.I.C.C.

6th to 8th July

Both meetings contd...

9th July

This was Gandhi's last visit in Bombay.

1947
January to December

No Visit.

1948
January to December

No Visit.