Chronology of Mahatma Gandhi's life/India 1941

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India 1940

Chronology of Mahatma Gandhi's life ~ India 1941 written by Mohandas K. Gandhi

India 1942

1941, January 5

Satyagraha was resumed after a break from December 24 to January 4.

1941, January 10

In Sevagram, Gandhi gave instructions to satyagrahis "that even as a resister courts imprisonment, he is expected to court any other form of punishment, i.e. fines".

1941, January On or after 10

In message, asked the Punjab Congressmen to develop "a living faith in the virtue of non-violence for being chosen for civil disobedience".

1941, January 11

Gave instructions for suspension of civil disobedience. Interview to Prof. R. Coupland.

1941, January On or before 12

In letter to Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Gandhi permitted "Red Shirts" to offer satyagraha in the Frontier Province.

1941, January 12

In instructions to satyagrahis, announced that there would be no successor to Abul Kalam Azad and said "…everyone who…gets a short term should know that on every release, he has to repeat civil disobedience till the end of the struggle".

1941, January 17

In Sevagram, blessed Vinoba Bhave, who offered civil disobedience for the second time after he was released on January 15.

1941, January 17

Subhas Chandra Bose disappeared from his house in Elgin Road, Calcutta.

1941, January Before 23

In message to Gujarat College students, Gandhi said that they had every right to resort to strike if they failed to obtain justice through negotiations.

1941, January 24

Exhorted Congressmen to observe rules of conduct even in matter "too trifling for attention".

1941, January 28

In letter to newspaper editors, appealed to the Press "not to succumb to the gag but to assert its independence by publishing all the satyagraha news in its fullness".

1941, February Before 1

In letter to Manoranjan Chaudhari, declined to lead satyagraha movement against Muslim League Ministry of Bengal, as suggested by Bengal Hindu Mahasabha leaders".

1941, February 4

Had discussion with Sarojini Naidu and J.B. Kripalani.

1941, February 9

In letter to T.B. Sapru, refused to write to M.A. Jinnah unless the latter wanted "to come to some settlement".

1941, February 10

In letter to The Times of India, said "In spite of your disbelief, I must adhere to my faith in the possibility of the most debased human nature to respond to non-violence."

1941, February 13

In message to Punjab Congressmen, stressed importance of constructive work.

1941, February 16

In letter to Mukundalal Sircar, described differences with Subhas Chandra Bose as "vital and fundamental", and said "Independence secured through violence would have contents different from that secured through non-violent means." In letter to T.B. Sa

1941, February On or before 20

In letter to P.V. Naidu, said that question of Congress partaking "in the reorganization of Central Government… would not arise so long as the Congress demand remained unconceded".

1941, February On or after 24

Interview to Calcutta satyagrahis.

1941, February 26

Gandhi disallowed Maharajkumar of Vizianagaram to offer satyagraha as he did not fulfil all conditions of Satyagraha Pledge.

1941, February 27

In Allahabad, put up at Anand Bhavan.

1941, February 28

Visited Harijan Ashram; opened Kamala Nehru Memorial Hospital; had discussion with Bengal Congress leaders on withdrawal of Bengal Congress Party from the Legislature; received deputation on behalf of Garhwal Harijans.

1941, February 28

With Mahadev Desai called on T.B. Sapru at 8 p.m.; later met Madan Mohan Malaviya.

1941, March 1

Addressed U.P. Provincial Students’ Federation. Called on Vijayalakshmi Pandit and Abul Kalam Azad in Naini Central Jail; at 11 a.m. left for Wardha.

1941, March 2

Reached Sevagram.

1941, March 4

Interview to Shankaran, Secretary, Tamil Nadu Provincial Congress Committee.

1941, March 6

In statement to the Press, Gandhi warned people against "journalistic fights of imagination" about his meeting with T.B. Sapru and others in Allahabad.

1941, March 7

In letter to Sir T.B. Sapru, agreed to suggestion to meet M.A. Jinnah, but expressed apprehension that time for communal settlement had not come.

1941, March 7

In Sind, Khan Bahadur allah Baksh was sworn in as Premier.

1941, March Before 10

Gandhi instructed Andhra and Tamil Nadu Congress Committees not to take persons from districts into Madras city for offering satyagraha.

1941, March Before 11

In telegram, urged Shibbanlal Saxena, satyagrahi prisoner in Benares Central Jail, to give up hunger-strike.

1941, March 13 - 16

In Bombay, Non-Party Leaders’ Conference was held under presidentship of T.B. Sapru.

1941, March 16

In foreword to Jawaharlal Nehru’s article, "the Parting of the Ways", Gandhi said that author had led the reader to the inevitable conclusion that independence could not be achieved without non-violence.

1941, March 18

Appeal to C.F. Andrews Memorial Fund.

1941, March 21

In appeal to Congress workers, hoped that they would devote their time to constructive programme during the National Week in April.

1941, March Before 23

In message to M.R. Jayakar, said that while he was always ready "to meet old friends… he could not, without consultation with the members of the Working Committee, give them any assurance".

1941, March 29

Proposal to resume publication of Harijan was countermanded on account of letter from the Government.

1941, March 29

In Sarvodaya, Gandhi reiterated his conviction that "in this long and arduous struggle, quality alone will count, never quantity."

1941, April 1

In Sevagram, introduced practice of keeping personal diaries by inmates.

1941, April 6

In message to Delhi Basic Education Conference, said "Our experiment to be through has to be at least somewhere made without alloy and without outside interference".

1941, April 7

In message to Mysore Congress, said that constructive programme "is the truest foundation for the swaraj for millions based on non-violence".

1941, April 7

T.B. Sapru met Viceroy in Delhi.

1941, April 8

In statement to the Press, Gandhi said that report of his interview with Ruikar and Sircar was "a mischievous distortion of a friendly conversation".

1941, April 16

Gandhi was at Sevagram.

1941, April 18

Riots broke out at Ahmedabad.

1941, April 19

Gandhi gave statement to The Times of India.

1941, April 25

Issued statement to Press on L.S. Amery’s speech.

1941, April 27

Broke three days’ fast.

1941, May 1

Wrote to Editor of The Times of India.

1941, May 2

Attended funeral of J.P. Trivedi.

1941, May 4

Appealed to Congressmen to do their duty during riots.

1941, May 7

Issued statement to the Press on riots in Bihar.

1941, May 15

Wrote on Khadi Jagat.

1941, May 19

Srinivasa Iyengar died.

1941, May 18 to 21

Gandhi had discussions with Mridula Sarabhai and Gulzarilal Nanda.

1941, May 22

Gave interview to The Hindu.

1941, May 23

Spoke at National Youths’ Training Camp at Wardha.

1941, June 9

In statement to Press denounced murder of a Muslim family in Bihar.

1941, June 12

Had discussion with K.M. Munshi, Rajendra Prasad and Gopichand Bhargava.

1941, June 13

Discussion continued.

1941, June 15

In statement to Press stated reasons why he had advised K.M. Munshi to resign from Congress.

1941, July 6

Gave statement to Press.

1941, July 12

Had discussion with Abdul Gaffar Khan.

1941, July 22

Gave interview to The Hindu on Government communique.

1941, July 23

Gave interview to A.N.S. Murti.

1941, July 31

Wrote to The Times of India.

1941, August 1

Opened Khadi Vidyalaya at Wardha.

1941, August 4

Gave statement to Press.

1941, August 5

Gave statement to Press.

1941, August 7

Rabindranath Tagore died.

1941, August 7

Gandhi paid tribute to Rabindranath Tagore.

1941, August 12

Issued statement to Press on shraddha day of Rabindranath Tagore.

1941, August 24

Wrote foreword to A Discipline for Non-violence. Gave statement to Press on Indo-Burman Immigration Agreement.

1941, August 29

Attended A.I.V.I.A. meeting.

1941, August 30

In Sarvodaya paid homage to Rabindranath Tagore.

1941, August 31

Wrote foreword to Practical Non-violence.

1941, September 1

Telegraphed condolence on Fulchand Kasturchand Shah’s death.

1941, September 5

Gave interview to H.V. Kamath.

1941, September 11

Gave interview to The Hindu.

1941, September 14

Met Allah Bux, R.K. Sidhwa and deputation from Burma.

1941, September 16

Met Allah Bux and R.K. Sidhwa.

1941, September 18

Gandhi’s birthday celebrated according to Vikram era.

1941, September 18

Gandhi addressed meeting at Sevagram and participated in spinning.

1941, September 18

Sent message for people of Ahmedabad.

1941, September 24

In statement to Press cautioned public against uncertified khadi dealers.

1941, September 30

At Nalwadi, addressed meeting of Goseva Sangh.

1941, October 1

Sent message to States’ people.

1941, October 2

Gandhi’s birthday celebrated.

1941, October 2

Gandhi spoke at meeting.

1941, October 7

Presided at A.I.S.A. meeting.

1941, October 10

At Sevagram.

1941, October 11

Gandhi was at Sevagram. Met Hancock and S. Satyamurti.

1941, October 12

Received yarn and money collected by Nagpur, Berar and Mahakoshal Provincial Congress Committees and addressed them.

1941, October 15

Met Asaf Ali and Rajendra Prasad.

1941, October 21

Gave statement to Press on Government communique regarding Jayaprakash Narayan’s alleged attempt to smuggle some papers from Deoli Camp.

1941, October 22

After prayer spoke on ideal village community.

1941, October 23

Met Khan Bahadur Alla Bux.

1941, October 28

In statement to Press reviewed satyagraha movement and issued instructions for guidance of satyagrahis.

1941, October 30

Issued statement to Press on hunger-strike by detenus in Deoli Camp and Government communique thereon.

1941, November 11

Issued statement on Indo-Ceylonese pact.

1941, November 12

Sent telegram to Jayaprakash Narayan advising discontinuance of hunger-strike.

1941, November 12

In statement to Press discountenanced move to press Government to release satyagrahi prisoners.

1941, November 14

Through Press urged Government to grant demands of Deoli detenus.

1941, November 15

Granted permission to S. Satyamurti to publish whole correspondence.

1941, November 19

Telegraphed to Home Member seeking permission for Mahadev Desai to meet Deoli detenus.

1941, November Before 20

Sent message to Frontier people.

1941, November 27

In statement to Press expressed relief at discontinuance of hunger-strike by Deoli detenus and appealed to Government to give better treatment to detenus and political prisoners.

1941, November 27

Sent message to Majoor Mahajan, Ahmedabad, on its 25th anniversary.

1941, November 28

Gave interview to The Daily Herald on L.S. Amery’s speech.

1941, December 4

Gave interview to Press on Government communique regarding release of political prisoners.

1941, December 7

Through Press announced that civil disobedience would continue until Bombay Resolution was reversed by Congress.

1941, December 9

Gave statement to Press on Khudai Khidmatgars’ camp held in N.W.F.P.

1941, December 9

Left Sevagram.

1941, December 10

Reached Bardoli.

1941, December On or before 13

Completed Constructive Programme: Its Meaning and Place.

1941, December 17

Addressed A.I.S.A. meeting.

1941, December 18 and 19

Attended A.I.S.A. meeting.

1941, December 19

Through Press appealed to people not to be scared in face of approaching war but act bravely.

1941, December 20

Sent message to Bhagini Samaj, Bombay, on its Silver Jubilee. Gave statement to Press on America’s entry in war.

1941, December 23 to 26

Attended Congress Working Committee meeting.

1941, December 27

Attended Congress Working Committee meeting. Through Press appealed to Bihar Government to lift ban on Hindu Mahasabha.

1941, December 28

Attended Congress Working Committee meeting.

1941, December Before 29

Sent message to All-India Women’s Conference.

1941, December 29

Attended Congress Working Committee meeting.

1941, December 30

Wrote to Congress President to relieve him of responsibility laid upon him by Bombay Resolution. C.W.C. passed a resolution relieving Gandhi. C.W.C. passed another Resolution reiterating its demand and restated the Congress position and attitude in reg

1941, December 30

Gandhi gave statement to The Hindu on Congress resolution.