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1927, January 2

Spoke at gathering of students of sixteen depressed class schools of Calcutta and Howrah.

1927, January 2

Spoke at Chittaranjan Seva Sangh, Calcutta.

1927, January 2

Laid foundation for memorial to Aswini Kumar Dutt.

1927, January 2

Spoke at opening ceremony of Kalashala of Khadi Pratishthan, at Sodepur.

1927, January 4

Left for Comilla.

1927, January 5

Spoke at Abhoy Ashram and public meeting at Comilla.

1927, January 6

At Comilla gave interview to the Free Press of India on the khadi resolution.

1927, January 6

Spoke at a women’s meeting, Comilla.

1927, January 9

In Benaras gave interview to Dr. Bhagwandas on the question of swaraj.

1927, January 9

In Banaras delivered speeches at Benares Hindu University,Shraddhanand’s Memorial meeting, meeting of untouchables, women’s meeting and a public meeting.

1927, January 10

Left Banaras for Allahabad.

1927, January 11

In Daltenganj.

1927, January 12

Spoke at public meeting in Dhanbad.

1927, January 13

Addressed meetings at Dhanbad, Katras, Jharia.

1927, January 14

Spoke at public meeting in Aurangabad.

1927, January 15

Addressed meetings at Gaya and Ramana.

1927, January 16

Spoke at women’s meeting in Sonepur and at public meeting in Chhapra and Sewan.

1927, January 17

Took rest in Rajendra Prasad’s house, in Chhapra.

1927, January 18

Visited ekma and Maharajganj.

1927, January 19

Visited Darbhanga.

1927, January 20

Addressed meetings at Madhubani and Samastipur.

1927, January 21

Gandhiji in Champaran.

1927, January 22

Spoke at Motihari, recalling memories of Champaran struggle.

1927, January 23

In letter to Vallabhbhai Patel asked him to accept presidentship of Kathiawar Political Conference.

1927, January 23

At Bettiah spoke on including spinning in educational curriculum, on cow-protection and removing untouchability.

1927, January 24

In letter to G.D. Birla expressed his views on Shuddhi.

1927, January 25

At Muzaffarpur visited Provincial Khaddar Depot, Municipal Ayurvedic dispensary, Ramakrishna Mission and School for untouchables.

1927, January 25

In interview to Free Press of India explained non-acceptance of invitations to visit America.

1927, January 25

Addressed public meeting and students’ meeting.

1927, January 26

At Begusarai spoke at public meeting.

1927, January 27

Spoke at Kharagpur and Jamui.

1927, January 28

At Bilaunti and Arrah spoke at public meetings.

1927, January 29

Spoke at Sasram and Mohani.

1927, January 30

In Patna delivered convocation address at bihar Vidyapith.

1927, February 1

In Calcutta.

1927, February 2

Began tour of Central Provinces and Berar. Spoke at Tumsar.

1927, February 3

At Nagjpur appealed for Deshbandhu Memorial Fund

1927, February 4

Spoke at Chanda.

1927, February 5

At Yeotmal was interviewed by Shapurji Saklatvala. Spoke in reply to municipal address.

1927, February 6

Reached Amraoti.

1927, February 6

At Akola spoke on untouchability.

1927, February 8

At Khamgaon addressed national School teachers.

1927, February 9

At Pachora spoke at public meeting.

1927, February 9

At Jalgaon attended spinning demonstration by students; address women’s meeting, visited panjrapole and met members of Chaitanya Mandal. Addressed public meeting and meetings of untouchables.

1927, February 11

Left Jalgaon by car; reached Bhusaval.

1927, February 12

Spoke at Amalner.

1927, February 13

At Dhulia addressed six meetings.

1927, February 16

Spoke at Nasik.

1927, February 18

At Ahmednagar visited Rashtriya Pathashala. Addressed mass meeting.

1927, February 19

At Sholapur spoke in reply to municipal address. Visited the tribal Settlement and the Spinning and Weaving Mills.

1927, February 20

Spoke at meeting.

1927, February 21

Left Sholapur for Gulburga by train.

1927, February 22

At Sharana Basappa Temple, Gulburga, addressed Hindus and Muslims.

1927, February 25

In Sangli addressed students’ meeting at Wellington College.

1927, February 28

spoke at Lanje.

1927, March 1

In Ratnagiri spoke at women’s meeting.

1927, March 2

At Mahad.

1927, March 3

In Sasavane spoke at Vaishya Vidyashram.

1927, March 4

In Poona spoke at Reay Market. Addressed students about midnight.

1927, March 6

At Akola attended Manilal-Sushila wedding.

1927, March 7

Let Akola by train for Ahmedabad.

1927, March 8 - 14

At Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad.

1927, March 15

Spoke at Madhi, Mandvi village.

1927, March 16

At Vedchhi addressed Conference of hillmen.

1927, March 17

In Young India article "No and Yes" replied to Saklatvala’s open letter.

1927, March 19

In Hardwar delivered convocation address at Gurukul Kangri.

1927, March 20

Addressed National Educational Conference.

1927, March 21

Left hardwar for Bombay.

1927, March 23

Spoke at Santa Cruz.

1927, March 24

In Poona was interviewed by A.P.I. on Maharashtra tour.

1927, March 24

In Bombay was interviewed by The Bombay Chronicle.

1927, March 24

At Ghatkopar addressed gathering at Sarvajanik Jivadaya Khata.

1927, March 25

At Kolhapur addressed seven meetings.

1927, March 25

Motored to Nipani.

1927, March 25

Restless at night.

1927, March 26

Was examined by Dr. Wanless who advised him complete rest.

1927, March 27

Blood-pressure continued to be high throughout the day.

1927, March 28

Doctors unanimously decided that the whole hot weather programme must be cancelled.

1927, March 28

In Young India Gandhiji explained conditions for cow-protection.

1927, April 1

At Belgaum.

1927, April 2

At Amboli.

1927, April 3

Was examined by Dr. Jivaraj Mehta who advised him to go to hill station.

1927, April 7

In Young India article "What Shall I do?" declared "The foundation of satyagraha as of nation-building is undoubtedly self-purification, self-dedication, selflessness."

1927, April 8

In letter to Amritlal expressed "no interest in activities other than khadi or similar constructive work."

1927, April 9

Walked a little.

1927, April 10

Walked a good distance.

1927, April 14

In Young India article "Faith v. Reason" wrote; "Man is not all body but he is something infinitely higher."

1927, April 17

Had a talk with the Chief of Savantwadi.

1927, April 18

Left Amboli for Nandi Hills.

1927, April 19

Reached Nandi Hills.

1927, April 20

Had discussion with Inspector-General of Education, Mysore State.

1927, April 21

In Young India article "Truth is One" said "Independence of each country is a truth in the same sense and to the same extent that independence of each man is."

1927, April 25

In letter to Satis Chandra Das Gupta wrote that he would "not plunge into active work thoughtlessly or without medical advice".

1927, April 26

In letter to R.B. Gregg said that living on sun-baked fruits and nuts without using fire would bring animal passions under conscious control.

1927, May 2

Blood-pressure found to be normal.

1927, May 8

In Navajivan article "Cow v. Buffalo or Cow-cum-Buffalo?" advised "experiments in dairying and tanning from the religious and national point of view in the cities".

1927, May 10

In letter to Saklatvala said that labour in India was still extremely unorganized."

1927, May 11

In letter to Fulchand K. Shah asked him not to offer satyagraha without his permission.

1927, May 12

In Young India in "Notes" under "Evils of Machine milling" condemned Indians for being "too much obsessed by the glamour of the West."

1927, May 19

In Young India article "Nagpur Satyagraha" denied that he ever gave consent for civil disobedience in Nagpur and warned everyone "not to use his name in connection with any movement without getting his permission in writing."

1927, May 22

In Navajivan article "He Should Be Dismissed" said "The path of non-violence is neither for the coward nor for the stupid…it is for those who are ever vigilant."

1927, May 26

In Young India in "An Appeal to Indian Humanity" said "If we want to become a self-respecting and independent nation.. the honour of the last among our sisters must be as dear to us as that of our blood-sisters."

1927, May 28

In letter to G.L. Nanda, described Bhagavad Gita as his "only dictionary of reference".

1927, June 5

Came down for Nandi Hills. Spoke at Chikballapur. Reached Bangalore.

1927, June 12

In letter to Satcowripati Ray said that social reforms were necessary as part of our struggle for freedom.

1927, June 15

The debate on the Indian Bills was resumed in South Africa Union Assembly.

1927, June 15

In letter to G.L. Nanda Gandhiji said that labour must "better its conditions independently" and negotiate with the mill-owners consistently with "dignity and self-respect".

1927, June 16

In Bangalore, where Gandhiji continued to stay till the end of August.

1927, June 19

In Navajivan article, "Quarrelling in the Name of Religion", wrote "I do not distinguish between Hindus and Jains. I can establish the unity of Hinduism, that is, the Vedic doctrine, with jainism, with the help of syadvada itself.

1927, June 25

In letter to Sarojini Naidu emphasized that there was no other man that Dr. Ansari who could be the Congress President in 1927 to pilot a Hindu-Muslim pact through the Congress.

1927, June 27

The Bills dealing with the Indo-South African Agreement passed the final reading.

1927, July 3

In Bangalore, Gandhiji spoke after opening the khadi exhibition.

1927, July 8

Spoke to Adi Karnataka boys.

1927, July 8

Spoke at a prize-distribution ceremony in the Khadi Exhibition in Bangalore.

1927, July 9

In Mysore, spoke at Amateur Dramatic Association.

1927, July 10

In Bangalore, spoke at All-Karnataka Hindi Conference.

1927, July 12

Spoke at Institute of Science.

1927, July 13

Spoke at Mahila Samaj.

1927, July 14

At Tumkur, spoke in reply to Municipal address; visited the panchama Boarding School; spoke at prani Daya Sangh.

1927, July 15

At Maddagiri, spoke at public meeting

1927, July 17

In Bangalore, spoke in reply to Municipal address; addressed labourers’ meeting.

1927, July 19

In Mysore, spoke to students.

1927, July 20

Spoke at Hindi Bhasha Seva Samaj.

1927, July 20

Spoke in reply to welcome address by the Mysore City Municipal Council and others.

1927, July 21

Spoke to Adi Karnatakas.

1927, July 23

Spoke at farewell meeting.

1927, July 24

In Bangalore, spoke at Civic and Social Progress Association.

1927, July 26

Spoke at United Theological College and a Mythic society.

1927, July 29

Had a discussion with Christian missionaries.

1927, July 30

Spoke at Chamarajendra Sanskrit Pathashala.

1927, August 2

At Arsikere Junction spoke to Lambanis.

1927, August 3

In Hassan, spoke at Town Hall.

1927, August 4

In Bangalore, issued an appeal for funds for Gujarat flood relief.

1927, August 7

In Bangalore, spoke at the Gubbi theatre.

1927, August 11

At Devengere addressed a meeting of women; also a public meeting.

1927, August 12

Spoke to Adi Karnataka.

1927, August 13

Arrived at Shimoga, addressed a meeting of women; spoke at Harihar.

1927, August 14

At Shimoga, addressed a public meeting.

1927, August 16

Reached Sagar; in the evening addressed a meeting of women.

1927, August 17

At Tirthahalli, spoke at a public meeting.

1927, August 17

Left Shimoga for Bhadravati.

1927, August 18

At Bhadravati, addressed the workmen and officers of the Iron Works.

1927, August 18

Left for Chikmagalur in the evening.

1927, August 19

At Chikmagalur, addressed a public meeting.

1927, August 19

Issued an appeal to Tamil Nadu regarding orderly arrangement of his tour.

1927, August 20

Reached Belur, addressed a public meeting in front of the Belur Temple.

1927, August 20

At Arsikere, addressed a public meeting.

1927, August 21

In Tiptur, addressed a meeting at Veerasaivananda Ashram.

1927, August 23

In Bangalore.

1927, August 24

Commenced the first stage of Tamil nadu tour.

1927, August 24

Visited Hosur.

1927, August 24

In Krishnagiri, spoke at meeting.

1927, August 28

In Bangalore; addressed five meetings.

1927, August 29

Interview to the Associate press.

1927, August 30

At Vellore, spoke at Voorhee’s College.

1927, September 1

At Gudiatham.

1927, September 2

Spoke at Arni.

1927, September 2

Also spoke at Arcot.

1927, September 3

Arrived in Madra; spoke at Provincial Boy Scouts’ Association; laid the foundation-stone for the new premises of the Madras and Southern Maharashtra Railway Employees’ Union.

1927, September 3

At Peravallur, spoke at labourers’ meeting.

1927, September 3

In Madras, spoke to students.

1927, September 4

Spoke at Y.M.C.A.; addressed a public meeting; spoke on the Gita.

1927, September 6

Delivered speech at Hindi Prachar Sabha.

1927, September 6

Discussion with Neill Statue volunteers.

1927, September 7

Concluded discussion with Neill Statue volunteers. Addressed meetings at Pachaiyappa’s College and Royapuram.

1927, September 8

At Conjeevaram, spoke at a meting.

1927, September 8

In Madras, spoke to Arundhatiyas at Perambur; spoke to Gujaratis and Marwaris.

1927, September 9

Spoke at a meeting of women; delivered address on C.R. Das; spoke at St. Thomas Mount; interview to The Hindu.

1927, September 10

Reached Cuddalore; spoke at Y.M.C.A.; addressed a public meeting.

1927, September 11

At Chidambaram; spoke to Adi Dravidas; addressed a public meeting.

1927, September 12

In Mayavaram.

1927, September 13

Spoke at a public meeting.

1927, September 14

Reached Kumbakonam; addressed a meeting.

1927, September 14

Had discussion with Pundits.

1927, September 15

At Valangaiman, addressed a meeting.

1927, September 15

Reached Mannargudi; spoke at National High School; delivered speech at Findlay College; spoke at a public meeting. In Young India article "Drain Inspector’s Report", commented on Catherine Mayo’s Mother India.

1927, September 16

Gandhiji continued his khadi tour in South India; spoke at Tanjore on Brahmin-Non-Brahmin question.

1927, September 17 - 20

Addressed various meetings at and near Trichinopoly.

1927, September 21

Addressed citizens’ meeting, Pudukottah.

1927, September 22

Visited nachandipatti, Kadiapatti and Kanadukathan.

1927, September 23

Visited Pallathur, Kottayur and Amaravatipur.

1927, September 24

Ahmedabad women’s meeting, Karaikudi; also spoke at Devakottah.

1927, September 25 - 26

At Karaikudi.

1927, September 27

Visited Siravayal, Tirupattur and Paganeri.

1927, September 28

Arrived in Madura; received address from Municipal Council and spoke at public meeting.

1927, September 29

At Madura; spoke at a meeting of Saurashtra community.

1927, September 30

Addressed public meeting at Tirumangalam; conference with Justice Party leaders.

1927, October 1

At Paramakudi.

1927, October 2

At Virudhunagar; gave interviews to Rev. J. Himmerstrand and Non-Brahmin Youth League; spoke at public meeting.

1927, October 3

At Virudhunagar; silence day.

1927, October 4

At Rajapalayam; spoke at women’s meeting and public meeting; opened a khadi vastralaya.

1927, October 5

At Koilpatti.

1927, October 6

At Tuticorin; spoke at public meeting.

1927, October 7

At Tinnevelly; spoke at public meeting.

1927, October 8

Addressed a meeting at Nagercoil.

1927, October 9 - 10

At Trivendrum; met the Maharaja and Maharani of Travancore and discussed the question of the entry of untouchables to the Thiruvarppu temple roads.

1927, October 11

At Quilon.

1927, October 12

At Alleppey.

1927, October 13

At Ernakulam and Cochin; reannounced prize of rs.1,000 for the best essay of cow-protection; published an article on the "Neill Statue Satyagraha".

1927, October 14

At Trichur.

1927, October 15

At Palghat; had conversation with Shankaracharya of Kamakoti Peetham; spoke at public meeting.

1927, October 16

At Coimbatore; spoke at public meeting; C. Rajagopalachari announced that Gandhiji would rest at Coimbatore until October 21.

1927, October 17

At Coimbatore; exchanged telegrams with V.J. Patel on proposed meeting with the Viceroy.

1927, October 18

Spoke at Pollachi and returned to Coimbatore.

1927, October 19 - 21

At Coimbatore; published an article on "why I am a Hindu".

1927, October 22 - 24

At Tiruppur; spoke at public meeting; accepted Viceroy’s invitation to see him on November 2.

1927, October 25

At Calicut.

1927, October 26

At Nileshvar, Kasargode and Mangalore; spoke at public meeting at Mangalore.

1927, October 27

Left Mangalore by sea for Bombay on way to Delhi to see the Viceroy. Unity Conference convened under the auspices of Indian National Congress at Calcutta; Gandhiji did not participate in it.

1927, October 29

Arrived in Bombay; gave interview to the press on the appointment of Assessors on the Royal Commission and on Hindu-Muslim unity.

1927, October 30

Left Bombay for Delhi.

1927, November 1

In Delhi; attended meeting of Khadi Pracharak mandal.

1927, November 2

In Delhi met the Viceroy, Lord Irwin; visited Jamia Milia Islamia and spoke to students.

1927, November 3

Reached Ahmedabad at night.

1927, November 4

At Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad.

1927, November 5

Left for Bombay at night.

1927, November 6

Arrived in Bombay.

1927, November 7

Left for Ceylon on board ss Colaba.

1927, November 8

Viceroy announced personnel of royal Commission headed by Sir John Simon.

1927, November 12

Gandhiji arrived in Colombo at night.

1927, November 13

In Colombo; in interview to Press said that Congress was his conscience-keeper regarding his opinion on Simon Commission; spoke at meetings of Chettiar community and Vivekananda Society.

1927, November 14

In Colombo; silence day.

1927, November 14

In Colombo; received address from municipality; addressed meetings of students, Buddhists and Christians.

1927, November 16

In Colombo; spoke to Christian missionaries and labourers.

1927, November 17

Left Colombo and visited Paliyagoda, Negombo, Madampe, Chilaw, Kurunegala and Katugastota.

1927, November 18

Spoke at public meeting at Matale and Kandy; visited the Dalada Maligawa and saw the Tooth Relic.

1927, November 19

At Badulla.

1927, November 20

At Nuwara Eliya.

1927, November 21

At Kandy; silence day.

1927, November 22

Returned to Colombo and spoke at meeting of the Parsis, the Ceylon National Congress and others.

1927, November 23

visited Panadura and Galle.

1927, November 24

Spoke at Galle and Matara.

1927, November 25

Returned to colombo and spoke at farewell meetings.

1927, November 26 - 29

At Jaffna; addressed meetings.

1927, November 30

Left Ceylon and arrived in Ramnad; addressed public meeting.

1927, December 1

Arrived in Madras; gave interview to Associated Press on the Statutory Commission; left for Orissa tour.

1927, December 3

Spoke at public meeting at Chicacole.

1927, December 4

Visited Ichchapuram, Palasa, Baruva and Kaviti in the morning and spoke at women’s meeting, Chicacole. In the evening spoke at students’ meeting at Berhampur.

1927, December 5

At Berhampur; silence day.

1927, December 6

Addressed public meeting at Berhampur. Also Visited Aska, Gohra, Russelkonda; spoke at meetings and then proceeded to Boirani for night’s rest.

1927, December 7

Visited Purushottampur, Kodala and Khallikote.

1927, December 8

At Banpur.

1927, December 9

Went to Bolgarh for complete rest on account of rise in blood-pressure.

1927, December 10

Spoke at public meeting, Bolgarh.

1927, December 11 - 12

Rest at Bolgarh.

1927, December 13

At Begunia, Sakhigopal, and Puri; refrained from visiting Jagannath temple.

1927, December 14

Reached Balasore

1927, December 15 - 17

At Balasore.

1927, December 18

Arrived in Cuttack; cancelled all programmes and took rest on account of high blood-pressure.

1927, December 20

Gandhiji’s speech was read out at a public meeting in Cuttack.

1927, December 21

Left Cuttack to attend the annual Session of Indian National Congress at Madras.

1927, December 23

Spoke at Hindi and Khadi Exhibition, Madras.

1927, December 23 - 28

In Madras, had discussions with Congress leaders.

1927, December 26

annual Session of the Indian National Congress began in Madras.

1927, December 27

Gandhiji’s draft resolution on Indians in South Africa was adopted unanimously by the Indian National Congress.

1927, December 28

Gandhiji left for Bombay.

1927, December 29

Death of Hakim Ajmal Khan.

1927, December 30

Gandhiji arrived in Bombay; gave interview to Press on Congress resolution on Hindu-Muslim unity and Independence.

1927, December 31

Arrived at Sabarmati.