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Delhi Diary ~ Publisher's Note written by Mohandas K. Gandhi

Foreword by Rajendra Prasad

It is too early in the day to depict the history of the eventful days before and after the 15th of August, 1947. One can, however, say with certainty that the speeches which Gandhiji gave to his prayer audiences will form one of its immortal chapters. These out-pourings from the heart of this Man of Prayer made history during those days. Gandhiji has himself said in one of them that they were to be regarded and listened to as an integral part of the prayer. (page 298).

The speeches naturally fall into at least three distinct parts: those delivered during the Noakhali Tour, those at Calcutta, and the last at Delhi. In this small volume are collected those delivered in Delhi. We intend to collect the others in separate volumes as early as possible. The present collection may aptly be described as his last message to Free India. May his spirit be with us in our efforts to make the India of his dream a living reality.

Ahmedabad, 20-3-1948