Chronology of Mahatma Gandhi's life/India 1933

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India 1932

Chronology of Mahatma Gandhi's life ~ India 1933 written by Mohandas K. Gandhi

India 1934

1933, January 2

In interview to Associated press of India observed that his suggestion to keep Guruvayur Temple open during certain hours to Harijans was made by way of compromise.

1933, January 2

In interview to The Hindu, said that Subbaroyan’s bill was "intended to undo the wrong done by British Courts".

1933, January 3

Issued fourteenth statement on untouchability.

1933, January 5

Interview to Associate Press of India on compromise proposal with regard to temple-entry at Guruvayur.

1933, January 7

In statement to the Press, asked Congressmen to decide for themselves whether to work as civil resisters or social reformers.

1933, January 11

Gandhi continued to be in Yeravda Central Prison. Gave interview to Associate Press.

1933, January 12

Deonayakacharya, Secretary, All-India Varnashram Swarajya Sangh, and others came for discussion with Gandhi but returned without meeting him.

1933, January 13

Gandhi met Sadashivrao and Shinde.

1933, January 14

Gave interview to S. Salivati, The Hindu correspondent; discussed compromise proposal with K. Kelappan.

1933, January 16

Telegraphed to M.G. Hallett inquiring about Government’s decision on conservancy work in prisons.

1933, January 16

Met Sir Lallubhai Samaldas.

1933, January 16

Gave interview to Associate Press.

1933, January 17

Met Lady Thackersey; had discussion with Dharmadev.

1933, January 18

Telegraphed to The Hindu and its correspondent contradicting distorted report of interview.

1933, January 18

Gave interview to Associate Press.

1933, January 18

Madan Mohan Malaviya issued statement concerning conference of sanatanists at Allahabad.

1933, January 20

Gandhi met, among others, Haribhau Phatak, Smt. Bhatt, Nargisbehn and Shankarrao Thakkar.

1933, January 20

Had talks with Telegaonkar, Jedhe and others.

1933, January 21

Met Purshottamdas Trikamdas, Vaze, Devdhar and Patwardhan.

1933, January 22

Gave interview to Associate Press.

1933, January 23

Viceroy, gave sanction to introduction of Untouchability Abolition Bill by Ranga Iyer in Central Assembly but refused sanction to introduction of Subbaroyan’s Temple entry Bill in Madras Council.

1933, January 23

Gandhi discussed Madan Mohan Malaviya’s proposal with Lakshmanshastri Joshi.

1933, January 23

Met Macrae, Gopalan and girls from Seva Sadan.

1933, January 24

Issued statement on viceregal decision.

1933, January 24

Met Smt. Gadgil, Lilavati Munshi’s daughter, Purushottam and Macrae.

1933, January 25

Gave interview to Associate Press.

1933, January 26

Wrote to T.B. Sapru inquiring about his views on Untouchability Abolition and Temple-entry Bills.

1933, January 27

In interview to Associate Press, advised sanatanists "to join Servants of Untouchabiles Society and…work its programme for temporal uplift."

1933, January 28

Met s. Salivati, Kaka, Paramananda and some Gujarati students.

1933, January 30

Discussed with C. Rajagopalchari, G.D. Birla and Devdas steps to be taken after Viceregal sanction.

1933, January 31

Continued discussion with C. Rajagopalchari and G.D. Birla.

1933, January 31

M.R. Jayakar visited Gandhi.

1933, February 1

Gandhi wrote to Viceroy seeking Government’s co-operation in expediting consideration of Bills. Had talks with C. Rajagopalchari and G.D. Birla.

1933, February 2

Gave interview to Associate Press.

1933, February 2

Met Velankar, Gohil, some students and Ramachandra Shastri.

1933, February 3

Met Hiralal Shah and Lilavati Munshi.

1933, February 4

Discussed with Ambedkar two Bills and temple-entry issue. Gave interview to Stanley Jones.

1933, February 5

Sent message to Harijan Conference, Kolaba.

1933, February Before 6

Issued statement on Harijan.

1933, February 6

Met Macrae.

1933, February 7

In interview to Associate Press, commented on Puri Shankaracharya’s letter to Ranga Iyer and latter’s reply.

1933, February 9

Wrote to E.E. Doyle on Appasaheb Patwardhan’s partial fast. Gave interview to Press.

1933, February 11

first issue of Harijan published. Gandhi wrote to Government regarding Appasaheb Patwardhan’s fast.

1933, February 11

Sent message to members of Legislative Assembly urging them to "join in facilitating consideration of the measures" in current session.

1933, February 11

Met Kodandarao, Janakibai, Shantabai and Gomatibehn.

1933, February 11

Lakshmanshastri Joshi delivered Madan Mohan Malaviya’s letter.

1933, February 13

Gandhi gave interview on receiving news of Appasaheb Patwardhan breaking his fast.

1933, February 14

Telegraphed to Madan Mohan Malaviya on necessity of Bills "in terms of the Bombay pledge" and urging him to come for discussion.

1933, February 14

Had discussion with Kelkar.

1933, February 14

Gave interview on Ambedkar’s statement.

1933, February 16

In interview, commenting on Ness Chronicle’s statement, clarified reformers’ position.

1933, February 16

Received wire from Madan Mohan Malaviya insisting on circulation of Bills and suggesting release of correspondence for publication.

1933, February 17

Received Viceroy’s letter insisting upon circulation of Bills.

1933, February 18

In article "When Is It Possible?" warned reformers against exploiting possibility of another fast by him for abolishing untouchability.

1933, February 19

Wrote to M.G. Hallett.

1933, February 20

Met fellow-prisoner Jamnalal.

1933, February 23

first issue of Harijan Sevak published.

1933, February 24

Ramdas, Jamiatsingh, Nargisbehn, Perinbehn, Kamalabehn and Mathurdas met Gandhi.

1933, February 24

In letter to Madan Mohan Malaviya, Gandhi wrote pledge given in Bombay Resolution could not be honoured without legislation.

1933, February 27

Met Kamladevi Chattopadhyaya.

1933, March 2

Gave interview to Associate Press.

1933, March 4

In article "Confusing the Issue", stated essence of varnadharma and emphasized untouchability had no connection with varnashrama.

1933, March 6

C.Rajagopalachari, Devdas Gandhi and, Shankerlal Banker met Gandhi in Yeravda Central Prison.

1933, March 8

Gandhi sent message on wedding of Lakshmi - a harijan girl brought up by Gandhi - and Maruti.

1933, March 12

First issue of Gujarati Harijanbandhu was released from Poona.

1933, March 17

White Paper on Indian constitutional Reforms was issued.

1933, March 18

Gandhi wrote to Home Secretary, Bombay Government to reconsider decision to withhold his telegram advising Poonamchand Ranka to break his fast.

1933, March 23

Again wrote to Home Secretary, Bombay Government, requesting revision of decision and release of telegram to fasting prisoner on humanitarian grounds as was the practice since 1922.

1933, March 25

Polak visited Gandhi.

1933, March 27

Gandhi in interview with Associate Press emphasized need for opening temples to Harijans.

1933, March 28

Wrote again to Home Secretary for permission to establish communication with Poonamchand Ranka.

1933, March 28

Was interviewed by Associate Press.

1933, April 1

Twenty-seventh session of Indian National Congress was held in Calcutta in defiance of Government orders and 600 delegates were arrested.

1933, April 1

Gandhi thanked Home Secretary, Bombay Government, for permission to establish contact with Poonamchand Ranka, but regretted Government’s decision to depart from old policy of permitting him to communicate with other prisoners and carry on humanitarian

1933, April 1

Anne Maric Petersen visited Gandhi.

1933, April 2

B.R. Ambedkar consulted Gandhi in jail regarding revision of Poona Pact.

1933, April 10

Gandhi wired to Poonamchand Ranka to break his fast as it was not proper for satyagrahi to resort to fasting for getting more comforts.

1933, April 12

Wrote to Home Secretary, Bombay Government, regretting Government’s decision not to permit him to communicate directly with other prisoners for humanitarian work.

1933, April On or Before 16

Harijan leaders of Ahmedabad met Gandhi in jail.

1933, April 18

Gandhi issued appeal for the observance of Harijan Day on April 30.

1933, April 22

Gandhi in Yeravda Central Prison.

1933, April 23

Gandhi was in Yeravda Central Prison, Poona.

1933, April 23

Interview to Associate Press of India on talks with B.R. Ambedkar.

1933, April 27

In Harijan article, "Yeravada Pact", Gandhi stated that Ambedkar’s suggestion for alteration of panel system was "in no way to the advantage of Harijans".

1933, April 27

In letter to P.N. Rajbhoj said that "the Yajna started in September… is still continuing, it can end only when untouchability is eradicated".

1933, April 29 - 30

At midnight resolved "to go on an unconditional and irrevocable fast for twenty-one days "from May 8" for the purification of self and associates".

1933, April 30

issued statement on fast.

1933, April 30

In telegram to Home Department intimated decision to fast.

1933, May 1

In letter to Raojibhai Patel, said that proposed fast was "intended as punishment for those who believe that they are too weak to fulfil the vow they had taken."

1933, May 1

Broke silence at noon.

1933, May 1

Interview to the press on decision to fast.

1933, May 1

Gandhi met co-workers.

1933, May 2

Received cable from Gen. Smuts appealing to desist from decision to fast.

1933, May 3

Interview to Associate Press of India. Sarojini Naidu came and took charge of Gandhi.

1933, May 4

In telegram to Dr. M.A. Ansari, Gandhi said "God would be my invisible medical attendant."

1933, May 5

In letter to C.Rajagopalachari, agreed to undergo medical examination which he had rejected the previous day.

1933, May On or Before 6

Sent message to Arya Samaj Conference.

1933, May 6

In the evening gave message to numerous friends and admirers who had called on him.

1933, May 8

Interview to the Press on his proposed fast.

1933, May 8

Gandhi commenced 21-day fast at 12 noon; issued statement explaining fast.

1933, May 8

Was released from jail at 6 p.m.; Reached Lady Thackersey’s bungalow at 9 p.m.

1933, May 8

Interview to Associate Press of India.

1933, May 8

Gandhi advised suspension of civil disobedience movement for one month or six weeks; appealed to Government to withdraw ordinances and release all civil resisters.

1933, May 9

M.S. Aney issued statement suspending civil disobedience movement for six weeks.

1933, May 9

Government of India issued communique on Gandhi’s release.

1933, May 10

In telegram, Gandhi asked Kasturba to "be brave".

1933, May 11

In Harijan, gave message "To the Reader".

1933, May 11

Doctors Phatak and Gharpure, by turns, attended on Gandhi from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

1933, May 13

Kasturba was released from Sabarmati Jail.

1933, May 13

Gandhi began to take "Vichy" water in order to control acidity.

1933, May 14

Kasturba and Harilal visited Gandhi.

1933, May 18

Was examined by Dr. M.A. Ansari who considered condition to be better.

1933, May 20

As desired by Gandhi, Madhav Desai returned to Sabarmati Ashram.

1933, May 20

In telegram, Gandhi advised Senapati Bapat to give up fast. Began taking Sinhagad spring water mixed with soda bicarbonate; it was sweeter than "Vichy" water and was associated with Shivaji and Tilak.

1933, May 20

Medical bulletin from "Parnakuti" read "Mahatma Gandhi spent yet another good night. There is no change in his condition which continues to be quite satisfactory. A few of the most important letters were read (out) to him this morning.

1933, May 21

Another ‘Parnakuti’ bulletin "Gandhi passed another good night and enjoyed undisturbed sleep till the morning prayer time. The feeling of nausea has almost entirely disappeared. Since yesterday afternoon he has been drinking water from Sinhagad springs

1933, May 23

"Heads I win, tails also" was Gandhi’s reply to Dr. B.C. Roy who asked how he was feeling.

1933, May 23

Medical bulletin on Gandhi announced "Gandhi had good sleep and rest and is well."

1933, May 25

Dr. B. C. Roy and Dr. M.A. Ansari were at Gandhi’s bed-side.

1933, May 26

Discussion with Mahadev about Ashram management.

1933, May 27

Gandhi had discussion with Devdas.

1933, May 29

Gave message which was read out by Mahadev Desai; broke fast.

1933, June 6

Notice of Devdas-Lakshmi weeding was given to Registrar of Marriages, Poona.

1933, June 10

Devdas Gandhi and Lakshmi gave declarations under Section 10 of Special Marriages Act.

1933, June 16

At ‘Parnakuti’, Poona, Devdas-Lakshmi wedding was performed according to Hindu rites. Gandhi addressed bride and bridegroom.

1933, June 17

In message to South Indians, wanted spread of Hindi in every village.

1933, June Before 18

In a message, wanted Ashram inmates to lead "purer lives than heretofore".

1933, June 21

Registrar of Marriages, Poona, registered Devdas-Lakshmi marriage under Act III of 1872.

1933, June 25

In reply to Asaf Ali’s open letter, Gandhi said "….non-violence for me is not a mere experiment. It is a part of my life… I am more convinced that in the complex situation that faces India, there is no other way of gaining freedom."

1933, July 2

Invited Congressmen for Leaders’ Conference to be held on July 12.

1933, July 2

Had discussion with Harijan workers in morning.

1933, July 8

In Harijan, wrote "All about the Fast"

1933, July 11

In Poona, had discussion with M.S. Aney, M.M. Malaviya, C. Rajagopalachari, Bhulabhai Desai, Dr. Alam and Abul Kalam Azad.

1933, July 12

Spoke at Leaders’ Conference.

1933, July 12

Conference recommended withdrawal of civil disobedience movement.

1933, July 12

Gandhi addressed people from balcony of Tilak Memorial Hall, venue of Leaders’ Conference.

1933, July 14

Spoke at concluding session o Leaders’ Conference which authorized him to seek interview with Viceroy.

1933, July 14

In telegram sought interview with Viceroy. Spoke at Tilak Smarak Mandir.

1933, July 17

Viceroy refused to grant interview; Gandhi renewed the request which was again turned down.

1933, July 18

Interview to the Press.

1933, July 18

Gandhi reached Bombay en route to Ahmedabad.

1933, July 18

In Bombay, gave interview to The Hindu and The Bombay Chronicle.

1933, July 19

Reached Ahmedabad; stayed at Sheth Ranchhodlal’s Amrit Bhuvan; had discussion with Harijans and anti-untouchability workers.

1933, July 19

Interview to Associate Press of India on Sir Samuel Hoare’s speech in House of Commons.

1933, July 19

Gandhi visited Sabarmati ashram in afternoon.

1933, July 19

Was examined by Ahmedabad doctors; condition considered "good".

1933, July 20

In interview to representative of The Times of India, explained individual civil disobedience.

1933, July 21

Accompanied by Kasturba, Gandhi met Mirabehn in Sabarmati Jail.

1933, July 22

In Harijan, published reply to "An American Criticism". In letters to Jamnalal Bajaj and Devdas Gandhi, announced decision to disband Sabarmati Ashram.

1933, July 22

M.S. Aney issued statement discontinuing mass civil disobedience movement.

1933, July 23

At Ashram prayer meeting, Mahadev Desai read out Gandhi’s appeal for funds for removal of untouchability contributions collected on the spot.

1933, July 24

In letter to Satis Chandra Das Gupta, Gandhi suggested stopping publication of Bengali Harijan, if it was not self-supporting. Interview to The Bombay Chronicle on M.S. Aney’s statement.

1933, July 25

Interview to Associated Press of India on decision to disband Sabarmati Ashram.

1933, July 26

Gandhi issued statement on M.S. Aney’s statement. In letter to Home Secretary, Government of Bombay, conveyed decision to disband Sabarmati Ashram.

1933, July 26

Interview to Associate Press of India.

1933, July 26

Interview to The Hindu on disbanding of the Ashram.

1933, July 27

In letter to Rabindranath Tagore, Gandhi said that "there was no injustice done to Bengal" by Yeravda Pact. Interview to The Daily Herald on disbanding of Ashram. Interview to The Times of India

1933, July 28

Interview to Associate Press of India on disbanding of Ashram.

1933, July 29

Interview to Associate Press of India on suspension of Congress Committees. Gandhi visited Sharda Mandir on its foundation day.

1933, July 30

Issued statement approving the appeal for observance of Sen Gupta Day on August 6.

1933, July 30

In statement to Associate Press of India, urged Congressmen not to fritter away their energy in debating over decision on civil disobedience; reminded Englishmen that for "real friendship with India, Ordinance Rule is not the way,…Congress is the only

1933, July 30

In telegram to Home Secretary, Government of Bombay, conveyed decision to march to Ras.

1933, July 30

In an appeal to people of Gujarat, announced proposal to leave Ashram on march to Ras with 33 companions on August 1.

1933, August 1

Along with Kasturba and Mahadev Desai, was arrested after prayers.

1933, August 1

Bade farewell to Harijans who had gathered on the road, on way to Sabarmati jail.

1933, August 1

Gave statement before District Magistrate, Ahmedabad.

1933, August 1

In letter to Advani, Superintendent, Ahmedabad Central Prison, asked for permission to do Harijan work.

1933, August 1

Ahmedabad observed hartal.

1933, August 2

Gandhi was transferred to Yeravda Prison.

1933, August 3

In letter to Home Secretary, Government of Bombay, declined to conform to proposed restriction on his movements. In statement before District Magistrate, Poona, referred to his letter to Home Secretary, Government of Bombay, sent earlier in the day.

1933, August 4

Was released from Yeravda Prison and served with order to quit Yeravda village and confine his movements to Poona city municipal limits.

1933, August 4

Rearrested and sent for trial in Yeravda Prison for disobeying restraint order.

1933, August 4

During trial gave brief statement explaining his "willful and deliberate breach of order of the Government of Bombay". Was sentenced to one year’s simple imprisonment and was allotted ‘A’ class.

1933, August 4

Mahadev Desai also was sentenced to an equal term of simple imprisonment and was allotted ‘B’ class.

1933, August 4

In letter to Home Secretary, Government of Bombay, Gandhi renewed his request for permission to "resume anti-untouchability work" and sought decision before Monday, August 7.

1933, August 5

In Harijan article, "Ethics of Fasting", wrote "Just as a fast for regaining lost health is neither unnatural nor criminal self-torture, so is not a fast for purification of self or others." In letter to R.V. Martin, refused "to pay for any extra food"

1933, August 6

In letter to Home Secretary, Government of Bombay requested expeditious decision on his request for grant of facilities.

1933, August 8

Thanked Government of Bombay for "limited permission" on some points and asked Government to be equally "considerate in regard to (his) supra-physical needs."

1933, August 10

In letter to Home Secretary, Government of Bombay, appealed for a decision on or before Monday, August 14.

1933, August 14

In letter to Home Secretary, Government of Bombay conveyed decision to deny himself all nourishment if demands were not granted before Wednesday, August 16. At Akola, M.S. Aney with 13 companions was arrested while starting on a march.

1933, August 15

In letter to R.V. Martin, Gandhi urged granting of three requests, pending final orders, in order to avert proposed fast.

1933, August 16

Commenced fast in the afternoon despite sanction of certain facilities, which he described as having been "grudgingly given."

1933, August 17

In letter to R.V. Martin, enumerated points for settlement.

1933, August 19

In letter to Home Secretary, Government of Bombay stated that civil disobedience, "a perfectly lawful activity", was his creed though considered by Government as unlawful.

1933, August 20

In Harijanbandhu, paid tributes to Hariprasad Desai of Bhavnagar - "A silent worker in the Harijan Cause".

1933, August 21

Gandhi was removed to Sassoon Hospital, Poona, because of serious condition. Andrews and Kasturba visited him. Fearing that he was nearing death, Gandhi distributed his personal articles of use among Hospital staff attending on him. (On p. 393 of the t

1933, August 23

Was released unconditionally.

1933, August 23

Broke fast at 3.45 p.m. by taking a glass of orange-juice; taken to "Parnakuti" in an ambulance-car; Dr. Dinshaw Mehta took charge of him.

1933, August 24

Sarojini Naidu visited Gandhi; Legislative Assembly decided to hold over "Temple-entry Bill" for one year.

1933, August 25

Gandhi gave interview to the Press. Prabhashankar Pattani visited Gandhi.

1933, August 28

In Legislative Assembly, viceroy announced that on question of reforms he had been consistent in his policy "so as to help India towards responsible Government, Home rule or Dominion Status". Jamshed Mehta visited Gandhi.

1933, August 30

In letter to V.S. Srinivasa Sastri, Gandhi said that he would "gladly retire from Congress and devote myself to the development of civil disobedience."

1933, September 2

Interview to Associate Press of India.

1933, September 2

Hallett, Home Secretary, met .C.F. Andrews who gave him his impressions of Gandhi’s mind as gathered from daily interviews since his release.

1933, September 3

In Harijanbandhu article, "No Exaggeration", Gandhi wrote: "Harijan service is the breath of my life and that, therefore, I cannot live for a moment without it."

1933, September 3

In statement to the press, deplored the assassination of B.E.G. Burge, Magistrate of Midnapore.

1933, September 7

Issued statement on "Harijan Day’ fixed for September 24, 1933.

1933, September 9

In Harijan article, "Was it Coercive?", said "As a great weapon in the armoury of Satyagraha, it [fasting] can not be given up because of its possible abuse."

1933, September 9

In letter to V.S. Srinivasa Sastri, said "… I do not want power. I look upon it as a privileged service. The moment I feel that I can get out of it to the benefit of the Congress, I will not fail."

1933, September 10

In Harijan, congratulated Harijans and Hindus of vina on having resolved their differences.

1933, September 10 - 14

Had discussion with Jawaharlal Nehru.

1933, September Before 11

Sent messages to World Fellowship of Faiths; also to Swadeshi Exhibition organized by Gujarat and Broach All-India Women’s Conference.

1933, September 12

A Japanese sadhu visited Gandhi.

1933, September 13

In a letter to Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru pointed out that "Fundamental Rights and Economic Policy" Resolution adopted at Karachi Congress "gave the direction in which we should move."

1933, September 4

In letter to Jawaharlal Nehru, Gandhi said "I can go the whole length with you and say that ‘we should range ourselves with the progressive forces of the world’. But "…though there is such an agreement between you and me in the enunciation of ideals,

1933, September 15

Left Poona for Bombay.

1933, September 16

Gandhi continued to stay at Bombay. Conferred with Jawaharlal Nehru, Sarojini Naidu, G.D. Birla and Cowasji Jehangir.

1933, September 19

Had discussion with representatives of Mill-owners’ Association and labourers.

1933, September 20

Annie Besant died; Gandhi paid tribute to her. Left for Ahmedabad.

1933, September 21

At Ahmedabad; unveiled statue of Chinubhai; laid foundation stone of Maneklal Jethalal Library. Left for Bombay at night.

1933, September 22

In Bombay.

1933, September 23

Arrived in Wardha.

1933, September 24

Third ‘Harijan Day’ observed.

1933, September 29

Sent condolences on K. Madhavan Nair’s death.

1933, September 30

In letter to G.D. Birla proposed to hand over Satyagraha Ashram to Servants of Untouchables Society.

1933, October 4

Gave interviews to Rev. Fuji and Rev. Okitsu.

1933, October 8

At public meeting reiterated his decision to devote himself to Harijan work till august 3, 1934.

1933, October 9

Met N.S. Hardikar and Kamaladevi Chattopadhyaya.

1933, October 14

Sent message on fiftieth anniversary of Swami Dayananda’s death.

1933, October 18

Spoke at wedding of Prabhudas Gandhi.

1933, October 22

Gave interview to Unti.

1933, October 22

Vithalbhai Patel died in Geneva.

1933, October 24

In interview to Associate Press Gandhi paid tribute to Vithalbhai Patel.

1933, October 31

Met K.F. Nariman.

1933, November 2

Wrote to Governor of Bengal on inhuman treatment meted out to civil resisters in Hijli jail.

1933, November Before 7

Addressed Harijans at Nalwadi.

1933, November 7

Commenced Harijans tour.

1933, November 7

Visited Rama Mandir of Wardha and Lakshminarayana temple. At Selu opened temple to Harijans; addressed public meeting. At Wardha spoke at public meeting in evening.

1933, November 8

Arrived in Nagpur in morning.

1933, November 8

Spoke at Lendra and Dhantoli.

1933, November 8

Addressed meeting at sweepers’ quarters, opened well for them. Visited various Harijans institutions; inaugurated Harijans Mahila Ashram.

1933, November 8

Visited Katol, Mapa, Kalameshwar and Dorli.

1933, November 8

At Nagpur addressed public meeting in evening.

1933, November 9

Gave interview to the Press in morning.

1933, November 9

Visited Khadi Vastralaya, Untkhana boarding, Navi Shukravari and Anath Vidyarthi Griha; opened well to Harijans.

1933, November 9

Visited Kamptee, Kanan, Ramtek, Dumbri Khurd and Saoner during day.

1933, November 10

Gave interview to the Press.

1933, November 10

Reached Tumsar, addressed public meeting.

1933, November 10

At Bhandara addressed meeting, opened Lakshminarayana temple.

1933, November 10

Visited Mohali, Shihora, and Lakhni.

1933, November 10

At Gondia, addressed public meeting. Left for Wardha.

1933, November 11

Arrived in Wardha at 7 a.m. Gave interview to the Press.

1933, November 11

At Deoli addressed public meeting.

1933, November 12

At Wardha.

1933, November 13

Left Wardha for Hinganghat.

1933, November 14

At Hinganghat visited Harijans quarters, addressed public meeting in evening.

1933, November 14

Reached Chanda at night.

1933, November 14

Visited Mool, opened two wells to Harijans.

1933, November 14

At Saoli visited Khadi Karyalaya and weavers’ quarters; spoke at public meeting.

1933, November 14

At Chanda spoke at public meeting in evening.

1933, November 15

Addressed public meeting at Warora and Wun in morning.

1933, November 15

Visited Brany and Umani.

1933, November 15

Reached Yeotmal in evening.

1933, November 15

Visited Chokhamela Harijan Boarding and other institutions.

1933, November 15

Addressed workers’ meeting and public meeting.

1933, November 16

Left Yeotmal for Amraoti in morning.

1933, November 16

Arrived in Amraoti at 11 a.m.

1933, November 16

Addressed Children’s meeting, women’s meeting and Harijans’ meeting in afternoon.

1933, November 16

Visited Harijan quarters.

1933, November 16

Spoke at Hanuman Vyayamshala and public meeting in evening.

1933, November 17

Visited Kamargaon, Loni, Karanjia, Murtazapur, Balapur, Wadegaon, Wallaya and Shegaon.

1933, November 17

At Lasura opened Shiva temple.

1933, November 17

At Khamgaon visited Harijan quarters and Harijan hostel.

1933, November 17

Spoke at Anjuman Mufid-ul-Islam, public meeting and workers’ meeting.

1933, November 18

Arrived in Akola at 10 a.m.

1933, November 18

Visited National School, Saraswati School, Saraswati Mandir and Harijan quarters.

1933, November 18

Had interview with Harijans.

1933, November 18

Had discussion with sanatanist Swami Lalnath.

1933, November 18

Addressed public meeting and Harijan workers’ meeting.

1933, November 18

Gave interview to the Press.

1933, November 19

Left Akola in morning.

1933, November 19

Visited Ugwa, Keliveli, Akot, Anjangaon and Pathrot.

1933, November 19

Reached Chikalda.

1933, November 20

Left Chikalda.

1933, November 20

At Ellichpur addressed two public meeting.

1933, November 20

Visited Utkhed and Chandur Bazaar.

1933, November 20

At Morsi spoke at public meeting.

1933, November 20

Arrived in Badnera at night, addressed public meeting.

1933, November 20

Gave message to people of Berar.

1933, November 22

Arrived in Drug.

1933, November 22

Visited house of a sweeper, Municipal school, Arya Samaj Girls’ School, Khadi Centre and Harijan quarters.

1933, November 22

Addressed public meeting.

1933, November 22

Visited Kumhari.

1933, November 22

Reached Raipur at night.

1933, November 23

Had interviews with Harijans and sanatanists in morning.

1933, November 23

Spoke in reply to address. Visited Harijan quarters, Khadi Bhandar, Hindu Anathalaya and Sanatani Ashram.

1933, November 23

Opened All-India Swadeshi Exhibition in evening.

1933, November 24

At Dhamtari, addressed women’s’ meeting and public meeting; visited Harijan quarters.

1933, November 24

Visited Rajim.

1933, November 24

At Raipur opened Hanuman temple and two wells to Harijans; addressed public meeting in evening.

1933, November 25

At Baloda Bazaar opened Gopalji temple to Harijans; addressed public meeting.

1933, November 25

Visited Bhatapara and Sakti.

1933, November 25

At Baitalpur visited Clare leper Asylum

1933, November 25

At Bilaspur spoke at women’s meeting, public meeting and railway workers’ meeting.

1933, November 25

Returned to Raipur.

1933, November 26

At Raipur.

1933, November 27

Addressed women’s meeting in afternoon.

1933, November 27

Spoke at Chhattisgarh Harijan workers’ meeting and Rajkumar College in evening.

1933, November 27

Left for Amgaon.

1933, November 28

Reached Amgaon at 1 a.m., addressed villagers’ meeting.

1933, November 28

At Risama opened Ganesh temple.

1933, November 28

At Lanji visited Harijan quarters; addressed meeting.

1933, November 28

Visited Kirnapur.

1933, November 28

At Balaghat addressed women’s meeting and public meeting.; visited Harijan quarters.

1933, November 28

Visited Waraseoni.

1933, November 28

Arrived in Seoni.

1933, November 29

Addressed women’s meeting and public meeting.

1933, November 29

Had interview with sanatanists.

1933, November 29

At Chhindwara addressed workers’ meeting and public meeting; visited Harijan quarters.

1933, November 29

Visited Kherwani and Multapi.

1933, November 29

Reached Betul.

1933, November 30

Visited Khedi, Savaligarh and Baraling.

1933, November 30

At Betul spoke at public meeting; visited Harijan quarters.

1933, November 30

At Itarsi addressed public meeting.

1933, December 1

At Kareli addressed public meeting. At Deori opened Shri Muralidhar temple; addressed public meeting.

1933, December 1

Visited injured Harijan girl in hospital.

1933, December 1

At Anantpur spoke at public meeting; visited Khadi Nivas and villagers’ houses; conferred with khadi workers.

1933, December 2

Left Anantpur.

1933, December 2

Visited Garhakota.

1933, December 2

At Damoh, laid foundation-stone of temple for Harijans; addressed public meeting; visited Harijan quarters.

1933, December 2

Reached Sagar at 4 p.m.; addressed women’s meeting and public meeting; laid foundation-stone of temple to be built by Harijans for all Hindus. Left for Katni at night.

1933, December 3

At Katni addressed public meeting.

1933, December 3

Visited Sihora, Burhagar and Panagar.

1933, December 3

Reached Jabalpur at 4 p.m., spoke at public meeting.

1933, December 4

At Jabalpur; silence day; met Dr. M.A. Ansari.

1933, December 5

Conferred with Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr. Ansari, S. Mahmud, K.F. Nariman and Jamnalal Bajaj.

1933, December 6

Spoke at Harijan workers’ meeting.

1933, December 6

Visited Mandla; addressed public meeting.

1933, December 6

Returned to Jabalpur; visited Narayanganj, Barela and Beoharji’s temple; inspected night school for Harijans.

1933, December 6

At Jabalpur spoke at Gujaratis’ meeting.

1933, December 7

Conferred with Harijan Leaders and workers.

1933, December 7

Visited Swadeshi Museum and Harijan quarters.

1933, December 7

At Khadi Bhandar sold khadi; opened Lakshminarayana temple to Harijans.

1933, December 7

Spoke at women’s meeting and Leonard Theological College.

1933, December 7

Left Jabalpur by train.

1933, December 7

Arrived at Sohagpur.

1933, December 7

Visited Babai.

1933, December 8

Reached Harda in morning; addressed public meeting. Spoke at public meeting at Khandwa and Burhanpur.

1933, December 8

Left for Jhansi.

1933, December 9

Arrived at Bhopal, spoke at public meeting. Visited Bhilsa and Basoda.

1933, December 9

At Jhansi addressed women’s meeting and public meeting.

1933, December 9

Left for Delhi.

1933, December 10

Arrived in Delhi in morning; addressed labourers’ meeting.

1933, December 10

Visited Harijan quarters, Khadi Bhandar and Jamia Millia Islamia.

1933, December 10

Had discussion with Harijans.

1933, December 11

At Delhi; silence day.

1933, December 12

Conferred with Congress leaders.

1933, December 13

Had discussion with sanatanists.

1933, December 13

In morning visited Alipur and spoke at public meeting.

1933, December 13

Attended meeting of Central Board of Harijan Sevek Sangh.

1933, December 13

Addressed students’ meeting and unveiled portrait of Motilal Nehru.

1933, December 13

In statement to the Press categorically refused charges made by Mohammed Iqbal.

1933, December 13

Met members of Japanese Delegation.

1933, December 13

Continued talks with Congress leaders.

1933, December 13

At night conferred with Congress workers.

1933, December 14

Continued discussion with Abul Kalam Azad, Jawaharlal Nehru, J.B. Kripalani, Jamnalal Bajaj and Syed Mahmud.

1933, December 14

Addressed Harijans’ and woken’s meetings.

1933, December 14

Left for Bezwada at 4 p.m.

1933, December 15

In train.

1933, December Before 16

Had discussion with sanatanists.

1933, December 16

Arrived in Bezawda at 3 a.m.

1933, December 16

Visited Padamata, Padamatalanka, Mogalrajapuram and Idupugallu.

1933, December 16

At Bazwada visited Harijan quarters; addressed women’s meeting and public meeting.

1933, December 17

At Mudunuru opened two temples to Harijans in morning.

1933, December 17

At Gudivada, spoke at public meeting.

1933, December 17

At Siddhantam opened temple to Harijans; gave interview to The Hindu in afternoon.

1933, December 17

Visited Angaluru, Gudlavalleru, Kavutaram and Pedanna.

1933, December 17

Reached Masulipatam; addressed public meeting.

1933, December 17

Paid visit to Challapalle.

1933, December 18

At Masulipatam; silence day.

1933, December 19

In evening visited Kankipadu, Pamaru, and Bhatlapenumarru.

1933, December 19

Returned to Bezwada.

1933, December 19

Left for Madras.

1933, December 20

Arrived in Madras in morning.

1933, December 20

Spoke in reply to civic address; opened All-India Swadeshi Exhibition.

1933, December 20

Addressed South India Chamber of Commerce, two women’s meetings, students’ meeting and public meeting.

1933, December 21

Visited Harijan Cheries.

1933, December 21

At Robinson Park, Royapuram, spoke at Harijans’ meeting.

1933, December 21

At Perambur addressed M.S.M. Railway labourers’ meeting and public meeting.

1933, December 21

Spoke at Bharat Sabha at Vellala Teynampet.

1933, December 21

At Wadia Park addressed Labour Union meeting and unveiled Annie Besant’s portrait.

1933, December 21

At Choolai spoke at public meeting.

1933, December 22

Gave interview to S. Satyamurti.

1933, December 22

Addressed public meeting, Vaishya Association and Gujarati, Marwari and Sindhi residents at Jain Mandir.

1933, December 22

Unveiled portrait of Nageswara Rao Pantulu at Andhra Maha Sabha.

1933, December 22

Visited slums in Triplicane.

1933, December 22

Presided over Hindi Prachar Sabha Convocation.

1933, December 22

Met Depressed Classes Deputation;. Gave interview to Madras Mail and The Hindu.

1933, December 22

Sent message to Tamil Lovers’ Conference.

1933, December 22

Left for Guntur.

1933, December 23

Reached Guntur in morning.

1933, December 23

Paid visit to Konda Venkatappayya’s ailing wife. Renamed a temple; addressed public meeting. Visited Chebrole, Munipalle, Vellalur and Ponnur.

1933, December 23

At Nidubrole, spoke at public meeting; declared open institution for adult education and library.

1933, December 23

At Thalapalem, opened Free Ayurvedic Kuteeram and laid foundation-stone of Atma Vilas Ashram building; addressed Harijans’ meeting.

1933, December 23

At Kavur; laid foundation of Vinay Ashram building, opened temple to Harijans, addressed public meeting.

1933, December 23

At Ithananagarampadu opened temple to Harijans.

1933, December 23

Visited Bhattiprolu and Repalli.

1933, December 23

Reached Tenali; spoke at public meeting.

1933, December 24

Arrived at Samalkot at 10.40 a.m.

1933, December 24

At Peddapuram, spoke at public meeting.

1933, December 24

At Cocanada addressed women’s meeting and public meeting.

1933, December 24

Visited Gollapalem.

1933, December 24

At Ramchandrapuram, visited Valmiki Ashram, addressed public meeting.

1933, December 24

Reached Rajahmundry at 7.30 p.m., addressed public meeting.

1933, December 24

Met Harijan leaders’ deputation at night.

1933, December 24

Spent night in launch.

1933, December 25

Reached Sitanagaram in morning; silence day.

1933, December 26

Visited Vangalpadu, opened sitaramaswami temple, Sitanagaram Harijan ashram and two temples of Ramalingeshwara and Kodandam.

1933, December 26

Reached Tallapudi by steam launch.

1933, December 26

Visited Malakapalli, Dhramavaram, and Nidadavole.

1933, December 26

Arrived in Tanuku.

1933, December 27

At Tanuku spoke at public meeting, visited Eletipadu, Kavitam, Poduru, Vedangi and Jinnunur.

1933, December 27

At Palakollu, spoke at public meeting laid foundation of Harijan Ashram.

1933, December 27

Paid visit to Ballipadu.

1933, December 27

Addressed public meeting at Bhimavaram and Tadepalligudem.

1933, December 27

Reached Ellora at 5 p.m. and addressed public meeting and Arya Andhra Sangha, unveiled Lajpatrai’s portrait; visited Harijan quarters.

1933, December 28

Met Congress workers.

1933, December 28

Left Ellora.

1933, December 28

Reached Vizagapatam in afternoon.

1933, December 28

Visited Harijan workers; opened swadeshi store; spoke at women’s meeting and public meeting.

1933, December 28

At Bimlipatam opened Ramamandiram.

1933, December 28

At Vizianagaram met Harijan leaders.

1933, December 29

At Vizianagaram visited Harijan quarters; spoke at public meeting.

1933, December 29

At Anakapalle, spoke in reply to civic address.

1933, December 29

Reached Bitragunta.

1933, December 30

Addressed public meeting at Kavli and Allur. At Gandavaram; opened temple to Harijans; spoke at public meeting.

1933, December 30

Visited Yellayapalem.

1933, December 30

At Buchireddipalem; addressed women’s meeting and public meeting.

1933, December 30

At Nellore; visited Harijan quarters, opened reading-room for Harijans; addressed women’s meeting and public meeting.

1933, December 30

At Gadur; spoke at public meeting.

1933, December 30

Arrived in Venkatagiri.

1933, December 31

Visited Harijan quarters; laid foundation stone of reading-room for Harijans; spoke at public meeting.

1933, December 31

At Tirupati, addressed public meeting.

1933, December 31

Visited Renigunta.

1933, December 31

Reached Cuddapah.