Chronology of Mahatma Gandhi's life/India 1926

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India 1925

Chronology of Mahatma Gandhi's life ~ India 1926 written by Mohandas K. Gandhi

India 1927

1926, January 3

In Navajivan announced decision voluntarily to retire for one year from public work to stay at and attend to the Ashram and to have rest.

1926, January 7

In Young India under "Notes" commended Andrews’ activities and Bishop fisher’s pamphlet in the cause of South African Indians.

1926, January 9

In message to The Bombay Chronicle and in a letter, welcomed Horniman on arrival in India.

1926, January 14

In Young India wrote on "Vykom Satyagraha", its ultimate objective-temple-entry.

1926, January 19

Boro Dada Dwijendranath Tagore passed away.

1926, January 21

Issued statement on Gandhi-Smuts Agreement of 1914 to Associated Press of India.

1926, February 21

Issued appeal to Travancore Government regarding temple-entry

1926, February 28

In Young India wrote on the South African question.

1926, February 2

Signed Satyagraha Ashram Trust-deed.

1926, February 10

Turned down request by North American Nesspaper alliance to write memoirs.

1926, February 11

In Young India article "From Sweden", Gandhiji explained the significance of his programme of non-violent non-co-operation and the movement for abolition of untouchability.

1926, February 11

In Young India, described the Asiatic bill as a "Breach of Faith."

1926, February 14

In interview with South African Deputation in Ahmedabad, assured them of his readiness to go to South Africa if necessary.

1926, February 18

In Young India in "Topic of the Hour" and "From Bad to Worse" commented on the injustice of the South African bill and the remedy of ‘self help’ and ‘satyagraha’.

1926, February 25

In Young India in "Our Humiliation" criticized Viceroy’s acceptance of Dr. Malan’s proposal that the Government of India place evidence before the Select Committee only through the Paddison Deputation.

1926, February 27

Motilal Nehru came to Ahmedabad for discussion with Gandhiji.

1926, March 11

Sent message to Swami Shraddhanandji’s weekly, The Liberator.

1926, March 11

In letter to Shri Chunilal, sent message to convention on cow-protection.

1926, March 12

Sent message on the spinning-wheel to Hindustani, Lahore.

1926, March 15

In letter to A.A. Paul, explained his attitude regarding invitation to him to visit China.

1926, March 17

In interview to Katherine Mayo, expressed his views on exploitation by the West, the economies of the spinning-wheel, the blot of untouchability, the injustice of British rule in India, etc.

1926, March 17

In letter to Dr. Satya Pal, sent message for the "Phulwari" commending the bravery of the Sikh people.

1926, March 17

In letter to Dr. B.C. Roy, sent message to Basanti Devi on opening ceremony by Tagore of Chittaranjan Seva Sadan.

1926, March 18

In Young India article "Difference in Degree", described the racial and colour problem in South Africa as "a tremendous world problem".

1926, March 18

In letter to J.H. Reinhold, permitted him to translate writings in Young India.

1926, March 20

In letter to Lala Lajpat Rai, explained his attitude to invitations to visit America and Finland.

1926, March 21

Spoke at annual function of National Music Association, Ahmedabad.

1926, March 26

In letter to Katherine Mayo, analysing the causes of Indian poverty, underlined the importance of hand-spinning as the remedy therefore.

1926, March 27

In letter to R.D. Tata, wrote of the latter’s promised donation of one lac spindles and taklis during Gandhiji’s visit to Jamshedpur.

1926, March 28

In Navajivan article, answered "some Questions on Religious Issues".

1926, April 1

In Young India article "My Political Programme", emphasized, in reply to American friends, the spinning-wheel as his programme besides unity, and abolition of untouchability and of revenue from drink and drugs.

1926, April 1

Sent message on abolition of untouchability to a meeting at Trivendrum.

1926, April 4

In Navajivan, wrote on "Brahmacharya", "Satyagraha Week", "Hill Tribes" and All-India Deshbandhu Memorial".

1926, April 8

Sent a message to Mysore lawyers’ Conference at Tumkur.

1926, April 8

Wrote a foreword to Hemendra Babu’s life of Deshbandhu.

1926, April 8

In Young India article "Objections Considered", explained the case for the spinning-wheel in reply to Babu Bhagwandas.

1926, April 11

Wrote a message on Jallianwala bagh Day in response to request from Sarojini Naidu.

1926, April 11

In letter to G.D. Birla, wrote on the communal riots in Calcutta.

1926, April 13

In letter to K.T. Paul on the subject of his visit to Y.M.C.A. World Convention in finland, explained his conditions in the matter of his dress and diet, his preference for "heart to heart conversations" over "speech-making", etc.

1926, April 15

In Young India article "Pandit Nehru and Khaddar", replied to The Times of India which had used "not only insulting" but also "highly misleading" language.

1926, April 15

In Young India, wrote a long review of the book "The Takli Teacher".

1926, April 18

Issued statement to Press on postponement of Mussoorie visit.

1926, April 20

In letter to Satis Chandra Das Gupta and Kaka Kalelkar, explained how and why Mussoorie visit was cancelled.

1926, April 21

Was present at discussions among Motilalji, Jayakar, Kelkar, Aney, Moonje, Lala Lajpat Rai, Sarojini Naidu and others at the conference convened by Pandit Motilal Nehru for framing agreed conditions for responsive co-operation with Government.

1926, April 22

In Young India article "Drink, Drugs and Devil", advocated total prohibition in India.

1926, April 22

In interview, clarified his attitude to Royal Commission on Agriculture, as a confirmed non-co-operator, while accepting Governor’s invitation to discuss problems on agriculture at Mahabaleshwar.

1926, April 23

Wrote to Romain Rolland, introducing Jawaharlal and his wife.

1926, April 24

In letter to S.C. Sen, discussed the process of "the growing revelation of truth".

1926, April 24

In letter to P.M. Seth, expressed his views on widow-remarriage.

1926, April 24

In letter to Amritlal, expressed his views on life insurance as betraying "a measure of lack of faith in God".

1926, April 24

In letter to Thakkar Bapa, commended exclusive devotion to the two missions, "the service of Antyajas and Bhils".

1926, April 24

In letter to Ramu Thakkar, reiterated his faith in Ramanama and charkha.

1926, April 25

In Navajivan article "Abolish Marriage", in reply to a correspondent, expressed his views in support of marriage against advocates of free love.

1926, April 27

In letter to S. Srinivasa Iyengar, expressed confidentially his strong views against Council programme.

1926, April 29

In Young India, article "South Africa", congratulated the Government of India on the diplomatic victory gained in South Africa in the cause of the Indian claim. The Areas Reservation Bill being postponed and a conference agreed upon.

1926, May 29

In Young India note on "The Good Samaritan", paid a glowing tribute to Andrews for his work in South Africa; and "In the Grip of untouchability", drew attention to the plight of the untouchables in Cochin State.

1926, May 2

In letter to Romain Rolland, explained views on propaganda abroad for the Indian case.

1926, May 4

Attended A.I.C.C. meeting at Gujarat Vidyapith.

1926, May 5

Resolution on South Africa was moved by Satyamurti in A.I.C.C. meeting at Sabarmati.

1926, May 5

Sabarmati pact between Swarajists, Responsive Co-operationists broke down.

1926, May 6

In Young India article "From Far-Off America", explained how soul-force was immeasurably superior to brute force.

1926, May 8

In letter to Abul Kalam Azad, described the pathetic condition of disunity within the Congress.

1926, May 9

Devdas operated on for appendicitis.

1926, May 13

Left Ahmedabad for Bombay on way to Mahabaleshwar.

1926, May 14

Reached Bombay and visited Devdas.

1926, May 15

Visited Mathuradas at Deolali on the way to Mahabaleshwar.

1926, May 16

Reached Mahabaleshwar at 5 p.m. and stayed with Sir Chunilal Mehta.

1926, May 17

Monday, silence day.

1926, May 18

Met the acting Governor, Sir Henry Lawrence, and discussed agriculture, charkha and cattle problem.

1926, May 19

Continued discussions with the Governor.

1926, May 20

Reached Poona, visited Sinhgarh (to meet Kaka Kalelkar) and left for Bombay.

1926, May 20

In Young India, wrote on racial discrimination against Indians in Australia.

1926, May 22

Returned to Sabarmati.

1926, May 22

In letter to K.T. Paul, suggested dropping of his trip to Finland.

1926, May 30

In letter to A.A. Paul, in response to an invitation to visit China, agreed to do so.

1926, June 30

In letter to A.I. Kajee, General Secretary, South African Indian Congress, Durban, gave advice on resolutions for the Annual Conference at Johannesburg on resistance to Colour Bar Bill.

1926, June 30

In Navajivan, advised East African Indians to unify and "cultivate strength for satyagraha" to be able to live with self-respect.

1926, June 3

In Young India article "The Bar Sinister", examined and criticized the Colour Bar Bill and the Class Areas Reservation Bill.

1926, June 6

In letter to K.T. Paul, cancelled his trip to Finland.

1926, June 8

In interview to Press, condemned Colour Bar Bill as "insulting".

1926, June 8

In letter to Janakdhari Prasad, commented on the tragic drift away from non-co-operation, reiterated his firm faith in it as the way to freedom.

1926, June 10

In Young India, wrote on "What Is Prayer".

1926, June 14

Silence day. Sent message to students of the Gujarat Mahavidyalaya.

1926, June 15

Gandhiji in Satyagraha Ashram, Sabarmati.

1926, June Before 19

In message to Nellore Adi-Andhra Conference asked for spread of charkha and eradication of untouchability.

1926, June 11

Anniversary of C.R.Das was observed all over India with meetings and processions.

1926, June 15

Hindu-Muslim riots broke out in Calcutta.

1926, June 26

On the eve of Lokamanya Tilak’s death anniversary Gandhiji sent message to Maharashtra that khadi and charkha were the means of winning swaraj.

1926, August 15

Met Natarajan, editor of Indian Daily Mail and Indian Social Reformer, at the Ashram.

1926, September 18

Left Ahmedabad for Bombay to receive South African Delegation.

1926, September 19

In Bombay gave interview to The Natal Advertiser. Attended Garden Party in honour of South African Delegation.

1926, September 19

Left for Ahmedabad at night.

1926, September 20

Reached Ahmedabad.

1926, September 26

Discussed Indian question in South Africa with representatives from South Africa.

1926, October 10

Executed his Will.

1926, October 17

Gave interview to Associated Press of India on personnel of Indian Delegation to Round Table Conference.

1926, October 24

Addressed annual meeting of the Labour Union, Ahmedabad, held at the Ashram.

1926, November 1

Left Ahmedabad for Bombay to see Sir Ganga Ram and others.

1926, November 2

Returned to Ahmedabad from Bombay.

1926, November 5

Gandhiji in Satyagraha Ashram, Sabarmati.

1926, November 21

V.S. Srinivasa Sastri met Gandhiji in the afternoon.

1926, November 28

Gandhiji spoke at the convocation of Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad.

1926, December 3

Left Ahmedabad for Wardha.

1926, December 3

Stopped at Surat on the way and visited Vinay Mandir.

1926, December 4

Reached Wardha.

1926, December 19

Sent message to public meeting, Wardha.

1926, December 20

Addressed public meeting at Wardha.

1926, December 21

Left Wardha for Gauhati. Addressed public meeting at Amraoti and Nagpur. Stayed for a few hours at Gondia.

1926, December 23

Reached Calcutta.

1926, December 23

Swami Shraddhanand assassinated.

1926, December 24

Gandhiji left for Gauhati. Spoke at the A.I.C.C. meeting at Gauhati.

1926, December 25

Spoke at opening ceremony of Swadeshi Exhibition, Gauhati.

1926, December 26

Spoke at flag hoisting ceremony at the Congress pandal.

1926, December 26

Proposed resolutions and spoke on death of Swami Shraddhanand and on status of Indians in South Africa.

1926, December 27

Spoke in Subjects Committee on desirability of stiffening franchise so that no one who dies not wear khaddar should be entitled to vote.

1926, December 28

Spoke twice on Independence Resolution in the Subjects Committee.

1926, December 28

Addressed meeting of Municipal board, Gauhati.

1926, December 28

In interview to Associated Press, said that his business in the coming year would be to spread message of charkha and khadi.

1926, December 28

Left Gauhati for Calcutta.

1926, December 31

Spoke at public meeting held at Maheshwari Bhavan, Barra Bazar, Calcutta.