Chronology of Mahatma Gandhi's life/India 1943

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India 1942

Chronology of Mahatma Gandhi's life ~ India 1943 written by Mohandas K. Gandhi

India 1944

1943, January 12

Jaikrishna P. Bhansali gave up fast following agreement with the Central Provinces Government.

1943, January 26

On the occasion of Independence Day, Gandhi repledged himself.

1943, January 29

In letter to Lord Linlithgow, conveyed his intention to go on "fast according to capacity after the early morning breakfast on February 9".

1943, February 7

In letter to Sir John Gilbert Laithwaite, suggested that his entire correspondence with Government, beginning with his letter dated August 14, should be published.

1943, February 8

In letter to Viceroy, declined Government’s offer to release him for the duration of his proposed fast.

1943, February 10

Began his 21-day fast.

1943, February 21

Interview to S.A. Brelvi.

1943, February 23

Discussion with Horace G. Alexander.

1943, March 3

Gandhi broke the fast at 9.34 a.m.

1943, May 4

In letter to M.A. Jinnah, thanked him for his reported invitation to write to him and suggested "meeting face to face rather than talking through correspondence".

1943, May 27

In letter to Sir Richard tottenham, expressed regret over Government’s refusal to forward his letter to M.A. Jinnah.

1943, July 15

Handed to Suprintendent, Detention Camp, detailed reply to Government publication, Congress Responsibility for the Disturbances, 1942-43.

1943, July 16

In letter to Sir Richard Tottenham, refuted remours that he had written to Viceroy withdrawing A.I.C.C. resolution of August 8, 1942.

1943, September 27

In letter to Lord Linlithgow , said "Of all the high functionaries I have had the honour of knowing, none had been the cause of such deep sorrow to me as you have been."

1943, October 26

In letter to Sir Richard Tottenham, said that a tribunal should go into the charges against Congress.

1943, November 18

Talk with Mirabehn about dangerous animals, snakes, etc.

1943, December 7

Talk with Nirmala and Devdas Gandhi.

1943, December 9

Talk with Devdas Gandhi, Manorama Mashruwala, Ramabehn Parekh and Madhavdas Kapadia.

1943, December 29

In letter to Agatha Harrison, Gandhi said "…I am the same man as you have known me…Truth and non-violence remain my sheet-anchor as never before."