Chronology of Mahatma Gandhi's life/India 1920

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India 1919

Chronology of Mahatma Gandhi's life ~ India 1920 written by Mohandas K. Gandhi

India 1921

1920, January 1

At Congress session supported resolution on swaraj but urged acceptance of Reforms.

1920, January 4

In letter from Sabarmati to Registrar, High Court, Bombay asked postponement of date of hearing regarding contempt of Court.

1920, January 5

Submitted statement of Disorders Inquiry Committee and informed it of his readiness to give oral testimony.

1920, January 9

Appeared before Disorders Inquiry Committee at Ahmedabad.

1920, January 11

Invited Lord Hunter and members of Disorders Inquiry Committee to visit Sabarmati Ashram.

1920, January 12

Spoke at Arya Samaj; received welcome address at Jalalpur Jattan, spoke to gathering.

1920, January 12

Proceeded to Sargodha by car.

1920, January 12

Lord Hunter with members of disorders inquiry Committee visited Ashram.

1920, January 15

Gandhi left Ahmedabad for Delhi in connection with Khilafat Deputation.

1920, January 16

Reached Delhi.

1920, January 18

Met Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.

1920, January 19

Had interview with Viceroy, as member of Khilafat Deputation.

1920, January 20

Met Motilal Nehru in Allahabad.

1920, January 21

Opened Swadeshi Bhandar at Kanpur.

1920, January 22

Reached Meerut in morning; spoke at public meeting after reception, procession and address by Municipality, Khilafat Committee and general public.

1920, January 22

Addressed women in connection with Congress Inquiry Committee work on Punjab disorders; en route to Lahore, spoke at Muzaffarpur.

1920, January 23

Reached Lahore.

1920, February 1

At Lahore, Gandhi met Dr. Joseph Nunan, Leader of British Guiana deputation visiting India to recruit settlers.

1920, February 3

Gandhi wrote to Chief Secretary, Punjab Government, regarding discharge of political and Martial-Law prisoners.

1920, February 9

At Lahore, Gandhi gave interview to Press on South African Commission.

1920, February 9

In Imperial Legislative Council, British Guiana deputation presented their report.

1920, February 13

At Sargodha, Gandhi gave a speech on Punjab atrocities and Hindu-Muslim unity.

1920, February 14

Issued appeal for Jallianwala Bagh Memorial Fund.

1920, February 15

Wrote to Chief Secretary, Punjab Government, asking for inquiry into atrocities perpetrated by Government officials during recruiting campaign in Sargodha.

1920, February 15

Completed his tour of the Punjab, commenced on January 23 in connection with the work of Congress Inquiry Committee on the Punjab disorders.

1920, February 18

In Imperial Legislative Council, debate was held on change of capital.

1920, February 20

Draft of the Congress Report on the Punjab disorders submitted to Motilal Nehru, President of the Congress.

1920, February 21

In Banaras, Gandhi addressed students of Banaras Hindu University.

1920, February 25

In Ahmedabad, Gandhi addressed meeting of mill-hands held to consider formation of Labour Union.

1920, February 25

Montagu, in interview to Evening Standard, strongly urged retention of Constantinople by Turkey.

1920, February 25

Strike reported at Tata Iron Works, Jamshedpur.

1920, February 26

In Ahmedabad, Gandhi presided at opening ceremony of Night High School under auspices of Marwali Yuvak Mandal.

1920, February 26

In House of Commons, debate was held on future of Turkey.

1920, February 26

First Indian Khilafat Deputation arrived in London.

1920, February 27

Gandhi forwarded to Bombay High Court his statement and that of Mahadev Desai in regard to contempt of court case.

1920, February 28

Bengal Provincial Khilafat Conference was held at Calcutta.

1920, February 29

Gandhi attended the Khilafat Conference.

1920, March 2

In London, Fisher, on behalf of Montagu, received Indian Khilafat Deputation.

1920, March 3

At Bombay, Gandhi appeared in High Court regarding contempt of court case against him; judgement was reserved.

1920, March 3

Spoke at Khilafat meeting.

1920, March 5

In Bombay, spoke at a public meeting on abolition of Press Act.

1920, March 6

Council of League of nations passed resolution in favour of Constantinople and Straits coming under control of League of Nations.

1920, March 7

Daily Telegraph reported decision of British Government to occupy Constantinople.

1920, March 7

Gandhi issued Press statement of Khilafat.

1920, March 12

Gandhi and Mahadev Desai were reprimanded by Bombay High Court in contempt of court case.

1920, March 14

Police raided offices of Bengal Provincial Khilafat Committee.

1920, March 15

At Jamshedpur strikers at Tata Iron Works were fired upon by police and troops.

1920, March 17

In London, Lloyd George gave interview to Indian Khilafat Deputation.

1920, March 19

Khilafat Day. In Bombay, Gandhi addressed Khilafat Day meeting.

1920, March 21

Labourers in the Sholapur Mills struck work.

1920, March 25

Congress sub-committee Report on the Punjab disorders published.

1920, March 25

In House of Commons, Asquith opposed retention of Constantinople by Turkey and recommended vaticanization of Sultan in Constantinople.

1920, March 29

Government of Indian affirmed that holy places of Hedjaj would remain under independent Moslem control.

1920, March 31

Allied Supreme Council offered Mandate for Armenia to League of Nations.

1920, April 31

In Ahmedabad, Gandhiji attended competition held for spinning-wheel prize.

1920, April 2

At Ahmedabad, Gandhiji and Rabindranath Tagore attended sixth Gujarati Literary Conference; address by Tagore.

1920, April 2

Gandhiji, in evening, spoke at a meeting on "Literature from Society’s Point of View".

1920, April 2

Bombay Provincial Conference commenced sittings at Sholapur under presidentship of N. C. Kelkar.

1920, April 2

Rabindranath Tagore stayed at Sabarmati Ashram with Gandhiji.

1920, April 3

Bombay Provincial Conference demanded impeachment of Sir Michael O'Dwyer and others and their trial and punishment by judicial tribunal.

1920, April 3

In Ahmedabad, Gandhiji addressed Gujarati Literary Conference on "Gujarati Literature from People’s Point of View". In evening, Rabindranath Tagore addressed public meeting in English; Gandhiji translated speech.

1920, April 4

Debate in Bombay and Bengal Provincial Conferences on Reforms resolution, with Tilak on one side and Annie Besant taking up a moderate position.

1920, April 6

Hostilities commenced between the Japanese and the Russians at Nikolsk and Haberovsk.

1920, April 6

Gandhiji addressed National Week Meeting in Bombay. Issued another appeal for Jalianwala Bagh Memorial Fund.

1920, April 7

New Cabinet formed in Turkey with Damad Ferid, Grand Vizir, Resohib Bey, Minister of Interior, and Mohamed Vid, Minister of Marine and War.

1920, April 7

Travancore Reformed Council held its first meeting.

1920, April 9

In Bombay, Gandhiji spoke at public meeting organized by Central Khilafat Committee in connection with National Week.

1920, April 11

Gandhiji, in letter to The Bombay Chronicle, again appealed for contributions to Jalianwala Bagh Memorial Fund.

1920, April 13

In Bombay, Gandhiji addressed meeting organized by Home Rule League and National Union in Connection with National Week. Ravindranath Tagore sent a message to the meeting.

1920, April 13

Gandhiji wired to Private Secretary to Viceroy seeking Viceroy’s permission to go to England to acquaint Ministers there with Muslim sentiment over Khilafat.

1920, April After 13

Gandhiji cabled to Secretary of State for India seeking Government’s approval for his visit to England in connection with Khilafat question.

1920, April 15

Reforms Committee held its siting at Simla.

1920, April 17

Madras Khilafat Conference commenced its sittings under presidentship of Shaukat Ali.

1920, April 18

In Ahmedabad, Gandhiji presided over the second annual meeting of mill workers.

1920, April 22

In London, public meeting was held on question of Khilafat with George Lansbury in the chair.

1920, April 24

The United States formally recognized independence of Republic of Armenia.

1920, April 25

San Remo Conference of Allies entrusted Britain with Mandate for Mesopotamia and Palestine, and France with Mandate for Syria.

1920, April 26

Home Rule League meeting held at Ahmedabad to protest against deportation of B. G. Horniman; Gandhiji presided.

1920, April 28

Gandhiji joined Home Rule League and became its president.

1920, April 28

In a statement, advocated non-co-operation to express Indian feeling against San Remo decisions regarding Turkey.

1920, May 1

Madras Liberal League held its first annual meeting.

1920, May 2

Enver Pasha reported to have placed himself at head of Turkish national movement.

1920, May 6

In House of Commons, Montagu made statement on General Dyer’s forced resignation.

1920, May 7

In Ahmedabad, Gandhiji held discussions about having system of arbitration for solving disputes between mill workers and mill-owners.

1920, May 9

Gandhiji, writing in Navajivan, appealed for funds for famine relief in Orissa.

1920, May 11

In Paris, Turkish treaty was handed to Turkish delegates.

1920, May 12

Gandhiji, writing in Young India, again appealed for funds for famine relief in Orissa.

1920, May 12

At Bombay, Gandhiji attended Khilafat Committee meeting.

1920, May 14

Turkish Peace Terms published in India along with Viceroy’s message to Indian Muslims.

1920, May 15

In Turkey, an extraordinary court martial sentenced Mustafa Kamal and his associates to death.

1920, May 16

In Ahmedabad, Gandhiji held further discussions about having system of arbitration for settling disputes between mill workers and mill-owners.

1920, May 17

Above discussions continued.

1920, May 18

Above discussions continued.

1920, May 18

Gandhiji, in a Press statement, called for revision of peace terms presented to Turkey by Allies.

1920, May 19

In Ahmedabad, Gandhiji continued discussions on system of arbitration.

1920, May 20

Yakub Hasan resigned his membership of Madras Legislative Council and other official organization in protest against terms of Turkish Treaty.

1920, May 21

Nizam of Hydrabad issued firman prohibiting participation in Khilafat agitation.

1920, May 23

In Ahmedabad, Gandhiji addressed meeting of mill-hands on settlement of their strike.

1920, May 23

Tewfik Nessim Pasha formed new Cabinet in Turkey.

1920, May 28

Report of Hunter Committee, Government of India Dispatch and Montagu’s reply published.

1920, May 30

All-India Congress Committee met at Banaras to consider non-co-operation programme; Gandhiji was present.

1920, June 1

Joint Hindu-Muslim Conference commenced at Allahabad; Gandhiji attended.

1920, June 2

Revised draft rules for Provincial Councils, Indian Legislative Assembly and Council of State published in a Gazette of India Extraordinary.

1920, June 2

Joint Hindu-Muslim Conference continued at Allahabad.

1920, June 3

Meeting of All-India Central Khilafat Committee held at Allahabad; Gandhiji spoke on non-co-operation.

1920, June 4

In Bombay, Gandhiji performed opening ceremony of Suddha khadi Bhandar.

1920, June 5

In Nadiad, Gandhiji performed opening ceremony of Swadeshi Bhandar.

1920, June 11

In Bombay, Gandhiji attended meeting of Imperial Indian Citizenship Association.

1920, June 13

Gandhiji, in a Press statement, opposed scheme of repatriation recommended by South African Enquiry Commission.

1920, June 19

The order of externment from Mussorie passed on Jawaharlal Nehru was withdrawn.

1920, June 21

Madras Provincial Conference met at Tinnevelly with S. Srinivasa Iyengar in chair.

1920, June 22

In House of Commons, questions asked on the Punjab disorders; Montagu heckled.

1920, June 22

Gandhiji, in letter to Viceroy, gve notice of non-co-operation with Government in protest against unjust peace terms presented to Turkey by Allies and forwarded Muslim representation on the subject to Viceroy.

1920, June 25

In Bombay, Gandhiji attended meeting of Khilafat Committee.

1920, June 26

In Bombay, Gandhiji spoke at public meeting held to protest against Hunter Committee Report.

1920, June 27

Turkey submitted counter-proposals to Treaty terms presented by Allies.

1920, June 28

Nizam of Hyderabad renounced title of Mohi-ul-Millat Wad Din.

1920, June 30

Gandhiji, in a Press statement, called upon people not to seek election to Legislative Councils under Reforms Act of 1919.

1920, July 1

Gandhiji wrote to press on interim report of South African Commission regarding repatriation of Indians.

1920, July 2

Wrote to N. C. Kelkar on draft constitution on Congress.

1920, July 2

Public meeting held at Bombay to protest against Hunter Report. Sir N. G. Chandavarkar presided.

1920, July 4

In Navajivan article Gandhiji detailed steps for starting of non-co-operation from August 1.

1920, July 6

Churchill announced, in House of Commons, Army Council’s conclusion that Gen. Dyer was guilty of error of judgment and that he should not receive any office under Crown.

1920, July Before 7

Gandhiji issued Press statement on non-co-operation and sent cable to Mohammed Ali at London.

1920, July 7

Non-co-operation Committee issued statement on methods and programme on non-co-operation.

1920, July 7

In Bombay, Gandhiji spoke at women’s meeting. In Young India pleaded for boycott of Prince of Wales’ visit.

1920, July 8

Debate on Hunter Committee Report began in House of Commons.

1920, July 11

Gandhiji appealed to Gujaratis in Navajivan article "Gujarat’s Duty" to take the lead in non-co-operation. In another article he asked them to contribute money for Shantiniketan. His message on non-co-operation was read out at Rajakiya Mandal meeting,

1920, July 11

Wrote to Press on South African appellate Court’s judgment in favour of Dadoo.

1920, July 13

In Bombay, spoke at public meeting to consider Indian situation in East Africa and Fiji.

1920, July 14

In article in Young India, replied to criticisms of Mrs. Besant and V. S. Srinivasa Sastri.

1920, July 15

In Jullundur, spoke at meeting appealing to Hindus and Muslims to support non-co-operation.

1920, July 16

In Amritsar, spoke at non-co-operation meeting under auspices of Khilafat Committee.

1920, July 17

In Lahore, spoke on khilafat and non-co-operation.

1920, July 18

In Lahore, spoke on boycott of reformed councils.

1920, July 18

All-India Muslim League’s Council condemned findings of majority in Hunter Committee Report.

1920, July 19

In Rawalpindi, Gandhiji spoke on khilafat.

1920, July 19

Dyer debate in House of Lords.

1920, July 20

In Gujarkhan, Gandhiji spoke on communal unity and khilafat.

1920, July 21

Instructions of Central Khilafat Committee, Bombay, for hartal on August 1 published.

1920, July 21

In Young India, Gandhiji wrote on "The Music of the Spinning-wheel".

1920, July 22

In Karachi, spoke at khilafat meeting.

1920, July 23

In Hyderabad (Sind), spoke at Khilafat Conference.

1920, July 24

Sent telegram to A. V. Thakkar not to go to British Guiana before finishing famine relief work in Orissa.

1920, July 24

Addressed students at Sind National College.

1920, July 24

Supported non-co-operation resolution at Khilafat Conference.

1920, July On or before 25

Sent telegram to Caliphate Workers’ League, Delhi, not to violate Seditious Meeting Act.

1920, July 25

In Hyderabad (Sind), delivered public lecture at Citizens’ Association.

1920, July 28

In Young India, replied to Montagu on the khilafat agitation.

1920, July 28

Gandhiji and Shaukat Ali sent Khilafat Day message to Madras Presidency.

1920, July 28

In Bombay, Gandhiji addressed non-co-operation meeting.

1920, July 31

B. G. Tilak passed away in Bombay.

1920, July 31

Gandhiji and Shaukat Ali issued Non-co-operation Committee’s directions in a message on observance of Khilafat Day on August 1.

1920, August 1

Third khilafat Day-Gandhiji iaugurated non-co-operation movement.

1920, August 1

Wrote letter to Viceroy renouncing Kaisar-I-Hind and other medals.

1920, August 1

Addressed meeting in Bombay under auspices of Central Khilafat Committee.

1920, August 2

Mohammed Ali and other members of khilafat delegation arrived in Bombay; given public reception under Gandhiji’s presidentship.

1920, August 4

In Young India, Gandhiji paid tribute to Tilak and replied to manifesto against non-co-operation by Sir Chandavarkar and others.

1920, August 11

Left Bombay on tour of South India.

1920, August 11

Explained non-violent non-co-operation in article, "The Doctrine of the Sword" in Young India.

1920, August 12

Arrived at Madras.

1920, August 12

Interviewed by The Madras Mail representative on non-co-operation.

1920, August 12

Addressed public meeting at Madras Beach on non-co-operation programme.

1920, August 13

Spokeon non-co-operation at Juma Mosque, Triplicane, Madras.

1920, August 14

Visited Ambur and Vellore.

1920, August 15

Spoke on rights and duties of labour at meeting under auspices of Central Labour Board.

1920, August 16

Spoke at Kumbakonam.

1920, August 16

Spoke at Nagore.

1920, August 17

Spoke at Trichinopoly.

1920, August 18

Spoke at Calicut.

1920, August 19

Spoke on non-co-operation at Mangalore.

1920, August 20

At Salem.

1920, August 21

In Bangalore, addressed meeting at Idgah.

1920, August 22

In Madras, addressed students of Law College.

1920, August 23

In Bezwada spoke at Municipal Travellers’ Bungalow compound.

1920, August 25

Reached Bombay.

1920, August 26

Reached Ahmedabad

1920, August 27

In Ahmedabad spoke at Gujarat Political Conference.

1920, August 28

Moved resolutions on non-co-operation at Gujarat Political Conference.

1920, August 29

Spoke on boycott at Gujarat Political Conference.

1920, August 31

Took pledge to wear khadi for life.

1920, September 1

In Young India, replied to Montagu and the Viceroy, and wrote on the Gujarat Political Conference.

1920, September 4 - 9

Special session of Indian National Congress at Calcutta. Resolutions adopted regarding non-co-operation, Hunter Committee Report and British Cabinet’s attitude on Punjab atrocities.

1920, September 5

At Congress Subjects Committee meeting, Gandhiji moved resolution on non-co-operation.

1920, September 7

Replied to critics at Subjects Committee meeting.

1920, September 8

Gandhiji’s resolution on non-co-operation carried by majority at Calcutta Congress.

1920, September 8

All-India Muslim League passed Gandhiji’s resolution on non-co-operation.

1920, September 9

Gandhiji gave interview to Associated Press of India on Indian abroad.

1920, September 9

Spoke at A.I.C.C. meeting at Calcutta to consider action on non-co-operation resolution.

1920, September 10

Interviewed Motilal Ghose, editor of Amrita Bazar Patrika .

1920, September 14

Patel resigned his seat in Viceregal Council.

1920, September 17

In Shantiniketan, Gandhiji spoke in inmates.

1920, September 22

A.I.C.C. Sub-Committee consisting of Gandhiji, Motilal Nehru and V. J. Patel issued report on draft instructions for Congress organizations.

1920, September Before

All-India Home Rule League with Gandhiji as president issued circular letter for carrying out special Congress resolution on non-co-operation.

1920, September 25

1920, September 25

Gandhiji sent to Chairman, A.I.C.C. draft of Congress Constitution.

1920, September 25

Gandhiji’s letter to every voter on duty of voters published.

1920, September On or After 27

Gandhiji sent message to countrymen in East Africa.

1920, September 28

In Ahmedabad, addressed students of Gujarat College, on boycott of schools and colleges, V. J. Patel presiding.

1920, September 29

In Ahmedabad, spoke at teacher’s meeting.

1920, October 8

Gandhiji’s message to Indian women was read out at Bhagini Samaj meeting celebrating his birthday.

1920, October 11

In Moradabad, Gandhiji spoke at U.P. Conference.

1920, October 12

In Aligarh, met students.

1920, October 14

Spoke at Kanpur.

1920, October 15

Spoke at Lucknow.

1920, October 17

In Bareilly, spoke in reply to address by municipality.

1920, October 18

Spoke at Amritsar.

1920, October 18

Met students of Khalsa College.

1920, October 19

In Lahore, spoke on non-co-operation.

1920, October 22

Spoke at Bhiwani Conference.

1920, October 24

Wrote letter to trustees of Aligarh College.

1920, October 24

Wrote on All-India Home Rule League reconstituted as "Swarajya Sabha".

1920, October 25

Wrote to M. A. Jinnah regarding resignation from Swarajya Sabha.

1920, October 27

Young India published Gandhiji’s letter "To Every Englishman in India".

1920, October 27

In Dakor, Gandhiji addressed public meeting and women’s meeting.

1920, October 31

In Ahemdabad, spoke at women’s meeting.

1920, November 1

Spoke at Mehmedabad.

1920, November 1

In Nadiad, addressed public meeting and met municipal councillors.

1920, November 2

In Broach, spoke at public meeting.

1920, November 2

In Ankleshwar, spoke at opening of Lokamanya National School.

1920, November 3

Wrote in Young India on Congress constitution.

1920, November 4

In Nasik, spoke at meeting, Shrimad Shankaracharya of Karavirpeeth presiding.

1920, November 5

In Poona, spoke at meetings in Deccan Gymkhana and Bhavanipeth.

1920, November 6

Addressed women at Poona.

1920, November 7

Gandhiji’s article "If I am Arrested" and "What to Do on the 16th November" published in Navajivan.

1920, November 7

In Satara, Gandhiji spoke at public meeting.

1920, November 8

In telegram congratulated Maulana Mahomed Ali, on new Aligarh University.

1920, November 8

In Nipani and Belgaum, spoke at public meetings.

1920, November 14

In Bombay, spoke at student’s meeting.

1920, November 15

In Ahemdabad, delivered inaugural speech as chancellor, Gujarat Vidpapeeth.

1920, November 16

In Ahemdabad, paid tributes to McSwine, Lord Mayor of Cork, at condolence meeting.

1920, November 16

Elections for Legislative councils in Bombay Presidency.

1920, November 19

Gandhiji, in letter to The Bombay Chronicle, denied report that he favoured adoption of Urdu as national script.

1920, November 20

Spoke at public meeting in Jhansi.

1920, November 21

Gave interview to Associated Press of India.

1920, November 23

At Agra, addressed public meeting and students’ meeting.

1920, November 26

Spoke to Benares Hindu University students and at public meeting.

1920, November 27

Spoke to Benares Hindu University students and at public meeting.

1920, November 28

At Allahabad, spoke at public meeting.

1920, November 29

Addressed women’s meeting at Allahabad. Later, in public meeting, asked Hindus not to suspect the Ali Brothers.

1920, November 30

Addressed students’ meeting at Allahabad.

1920, December 1

In Allahabad, spoke at opening of Tilak Vidyalaya.

1920, December 2

Addressed public meetings in Phulwari Shariff and in Patna.

1920, December 3

Spoke at students’ meeting in Patna.

1920, December 4

Spoke at women’s meeting in Patna and at public meeting at Arrah.

1920, December 5

Spoke at public meeting in Gaya.

1920, December 6

Spoke at public meeting in chapra.

1920, December 8

Spoke at Muzaffarpur.

1920, December 8

At Bettiah, spoke on cow-protection.

1920, December 8

Writing in Young India, discussed Lord Ronaldshay’s comments on Hind Swaraj and defined his conception of swaraj as being synonumous with moksha.

1920, December 8

News received that Judicial Committee of Privy Council had rejected Kalinath Roy’s appeal against his conviction by Martial Law Court in the Punjab.

1920, December 8

Gandhiji spoke at Motihari.

1920, December 11

Spoke at public meeting in Monghyr, enumerated constituents of non-co-operation.

1920, December 12

Spoke at Bhagalpur.

1920, December 13

In Calcutta, spoke at opening of National Madrassa and at public meeting.

1920, December 14

In Calcutta, spoke at students’ meeting.

1920, December 15

In Dacca, spoke at public meeting.

1920, December 18

In Nagpur, spoke at public meeting.

1920, December 22

Dr. Tej Bahadur Sapru assumed charge as Law Member of Viceroy’s Executive Council.

1920, December 22

In Nagpur, Gandhiji presided over Weavers’ conference and Antyaj Conference.

1920, December 26

Thirty-fifth session of Indian National Congress commenced at Nagpur under the presidentship of C. Vijayaraghavachariar.

1920, December 28

Gandhiji moved resolution on new Congress creed in meeting of Subjects Committee.

1920, December 28

Later, spoke on above resolution in plenary session.

1920, December 29

Lord Sinha assumed office as Governor of Bihar and Orissa.

1920, December 29

Gandhiji, in speech on foreign propaganda at the Congress session at Nagpur, said that the British Committee and the journal India be wound up.

1920, December 30

Spoke on non-co-operation resolution in Congress session.

1920, December 31

Spoke on Tilak Memorial Swaraj Fund in Congress Session.