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1947, January 1

Advised local weavers to use hand-spun yarn to get over difficulties in getting yarn. Spoke to people of Sambalpore who apprehended that the Hirakund Project would be harmful to them. Spoke at prayer meeting.

1947, January 2

Left Srirampur at 7.30 and reached Chandipur at 9 a.m. Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, January 3

Advised women to "depend on God and on their own strength and not on others". Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, January 4

Opened school at Chandirgaon village in the morning.

1947, January 4

Had discussion with members of Chandipur-Chandirgaon Gram Seva Sangh.

1947, January 4

At prayer meeting, advised the evacuees "to return home in the face of all possible dangers and difficulties".

1947, January 5

Spoke at prayer meeting.

1947, January 6

Spoke at prayer meeting.

1947, January 7

Left Chandipur on village-to-village walking tour. At Masimpur, addressed Masimpur-Meroa Gram Seva Sangh. Had discussions with A. Zaman and Annada Choudhury. Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, January 8

At Fatehpur. Had discussion with some Muslims. Spoke at prayer meeting.

1947, January 9

In letter to H.S. Suhrawardy, asked for removal of police or military protection. At Daspara, addressed prayer meeting.

1947, January 10

At Jagatpur. Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, January 11

At Lamchar prayer meeting, advised evacuees to return home.

1947, January 12

At Karpara.

1947, January 14

At Bhatialpur. Addressed women.

1947, January 15

At Narayanpur. Spoke at Gram Seva Sangh meeting in the afternoon. Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, January 15

Had discussion with members of American Friends’ Service Unit and Sucheta Kripalani.

1947, January 16

At Randebpur. Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, January 17

At Parkote. Addressed women in the afternoon. Spoke to Gram Seva Sangh volunteers. Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, January 18

On way to Badalkote, talked to journalists. Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, January 19

In a note, reiterated his firm conviction that the "four-anna membership should go" and that the membership of the Congress should be "the whole of the population".

1947, January 20

At Sirhandi. After discussion with local Muslims prepared a draft pledge for their signatures and thereby succeeded in persuading Amtussalaam to give up fast. Amtussalaam broke 25 days’ fast by taking orange-juice from Gandhi’s hands.

1947, January 21

At Kheturi. In statement to the Press, Gandhi warned the country against adopting Roman script in place of Nagari and Persian. Spoke at prayer meeting.

1947, January 22

At Paniala.

1947, January 22

In letter, exhorted Harilal to "turn over a new leaf".

1947, January 22

At prayer meeting, advised Muslims to make amends for the wrongs done and not to depend on the Government.

1947, January 23

At Dalta. Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, January 24

At Muriyam. Gave interview to representatives of Krishak Samiti. Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, January 26

In letter to M.M. Tayabullah said that "A.I.C.C. resolution will not compel Assam to act against the wishes of the people". Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, January 28

At Panchgaon. Gave interview to Muslim deputation led by Mujibur Rehman.

1947, January 29

At Jayag. Spoke at prayer meeting.

1947, January 30

At prayer meeting, suggested construction of comfortable cottages for refugees.

1947, January 31

At Nabagram. Addressed women’s meeting and prayer meeting.

1947, February 1

Stayed overnight at Nabagram. Gave interview to The Hindu.

1947, February 1

Reached Amishapara at 8.30 a.m. Met some British Army officers.

1947, February 2

Visited ruined houses on the way. At Satgharia.

1947, February 3

At Sadhurkhil. In prayer speech, referred to Muslim League resolution on Constituent Assembly.

1947, February 4

At Sadhurkhil. Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, February 5

At Srinagar. Spoke at prayer meeting.

1947, February 6

At Dharampur. Spoke at prayer meeting.

1947, February 7

At Prasadpur. Met A.V. Thakkar, Satis Chandra Das Gupta, Hemprabha Devi, Shah Nawaz Khan, Niranjan Singh Gill, Haridas Bose and Bela Bose. Had talk with E.F. McInerny and A. Zaman about relief measures for refugees. Spoke at prayer meeting.

1947, February 8

At Nandigram. Met Surendra Ghosh, Lavanyaprabha, Sushila Pai, Sucheta Kripalani. Wrote preface to Ashram Bhajanavali. At prayer meeting, answered questions.

1947, February 9

At Vijaynagar. Commenced silence; his written answers to workers’ questions were read out at prayer meeting.

1947, February 10

Spoke at prayer meeting.

1947, February 11

At Hamchandi. Met Satis Chandra Das Gupta and, Hemprabha Devi. At Prayer meeting, answered questions on proposed Bargadars Bill.

1947, February 12

At Kafilatali. Spoke at prayer meeting.

1947, February 13

At East Keroa. Spoke at prayer meeting.

1947, February 14

At West Keroa. Spoke at prayer meeting.

1947, February 15

At Rajpura. Visited ailing Imam Saheb. Answered questions at prayer meeting.

1947, February 16

At Rajpura, attended community dinner, visited mosque, met Muslim leaders. At prayer meeting, answering Fazlul Huq’s reported speech, expressed doubts about its authenticity.

1947, February 17

At Devipur. Admonished workers for elaborate reception arrangements. Spoke at prayer meeting.

1947, February 18

At Alunia. Met Khaksars. Answered questions at prayer meeting. Visited ailing old man.

1947, February 19

At Chardhukhia. Met E.W. Aryanayakum. Spoke at prayer meeting. Kasturba Gandhi’s death anniversary according to Vikram Calendar observed.

1947, February 20

At Char Larua. Had discussion with Amiya Chakravarty. Answered questions at prayer meeting.

1947, February 21

Gandhi was on a walking tour in Noakhali, covering "a village a day".

1947, February 21

Left Char Larua and reached Kamalapur at 9 a.m.

1947, February 21

Had talk with E.W. Aryanayakum.

1947, February 21

Met Satis Chandra Das Gupta and Niranjan Singh Gill. Spoke at prayer meeting.

1947, February 22

Left Kamalapur at 7.35 a.m.

1947, February 22

Reached Char Krishnapur.

1947, February 22

Met A. V. Thakkar, Shardeshananda and other workers.

1947, February 22

At prayer meeting answered questions.

1947, February 23

Left Char Krishnapur at 7.30 a.m.

1947, February 23

Reached Char Soladi at 8.30 a.m.

1947, February 23

At prayer meeting answered questions.

1947, February 24

Left Char Soladi at 7.25 a.m.

1947, February 24

Visited Ramakrishna Mission Ashram on way.

1947, February 24

Reached Haimchar, the last stage of second part of walking tour.

1947, February 24

Had discussion with A.V. Thakkar.

1947, February 24

In letter to Jawaharlal Nehru, expressed views on Clement Attlee’s statement.

1947, February 24

Spoke at prayer meeting.

1947, February 25

Had talk with Deb Nath Das.

1947, February 25

Addressed public meeting in afternoon.

1947, February 25

Spoke at prayer meeting.

1947, February 26

In statement to Press denounced South African Government’s refusal of passports and impounding of identity certificates of Y.M. Dadoo and G.M. Naicker.

1947, February 26

At prayer meeting described his Ramarajya or Khudai Raj at Kingdom of God on earth.

1947, February 27

Had discussion with Fazlul Huq.

1947, February 27

Answered questions at prayer meeting.

1947, February 28

In statement to Press endorsed boycott by Asiatics and Africans of celebrations in connection with Royal visit to South Africa.

1947, February 28

Spoke at prayer meeting.

1947, March 1

Gave interview to World Youth Delegation.

1947, March 1

Spoke at prayer meeting.

1947, March 2

Left Haimchar.

1947, March 2

Reached Chandpur at 3.40 p.m.

1947, March 2

Commenced silence.

1947, March 2

Boarded steamer at 10 p.m., left Chandpur.

1947, March 2

Had talk with Jiwan Singh.

1947, March 3

Reached Goalando at 2.30 p.m.

1947, March 3

Boarded train, had talk with D.B. Kalelkar, reached Sodepur at 9.30 p.m.

1947, March 3

Gave interview to U.P.I.

1947, March 4

Had talk with H.S. Suhrawardy.

1947, March 4

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, March 4

Left Sodepur at 7.30 p.m.

1947, March 4

Boarded train to Patna.

1947, March 5

Reached Patna in morning.

1947, March 5

Had discussion with Rajendra Prasad and Bihar Ministers.

1947, March 5

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, March 6

Had talks with Rajendra Prasad, Arvind Bose, Jayaprakash Narayan, Shrikrishna Sinha and Anugraha Narayan Sinha.

1947, March 6

Met Muslim League leaders and Hindus from Chhapra.

1947, March 6

Spoke at prayer meeting.

1947, March 6

Had talk with John Wardle Houlton, Relief Commissioner.

1947, March 7

Had talk with Syed Mahmud.

1947, March 7

Met nationalist Muslims’ deputation, members of Muslim Students’ Federation, khadi workers and Khaksars.

1947, March 7

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, March 8

Met Muslims from Bhavalpur, Colonel Mahboob Ahmed of I.N.A. , a Shia deputation, Sachchidananda Sinha and Anugraha Narayan Sinha.

1947, March 8

Gave interview to Mohammad Yunus.

1947, March 8

Spoke at prayer meeting.

1947, March 8

Abdul Ghaffar Khan arrived.

1947, March 9

Gandhi in interview to U.P.I. said that there was "no present intention of fasting".

1947, March 9

Had discussion with Binodanand Jha.

1947, March 9

Addressed Provincial Congress Committee members.

1947, March 9

His written speech was read out at prayer meeting.

1947, March 10

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, March 10

Had discussion with Ministers.

1947, March 11

Had talk with Muslim League members.

1947, March 11

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, March 11

Met Ministers.

1947, March 12

Sent cable to Cavlcade.

1947, March 12

Addressed prayer meeting at Mangal Talao.

1947, March 12

Visited ruined houses and mosques on way.

1947, March 13

Met Sikh deputation, Shah Nawaz Khan, S.M. Majmudar, Mahamayaprasad, Anugraha Narayan Sinha in afternoon.

1947, March 13

Visited ruined houses on way to Ebbadullah Chowk.

1947, March 13

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, March 14

Gave blessings to Syed Mahmud’s son on eve of his wedding.

1947, March 14

Addressed prayer meeting at Khusropur village.

1947, March 15

Had discussion with Muslim League Relief Committee members.

1947, March 15

Met Hugh Dow, Governor of Bihar.

1947, March 15

In prayer speech referred to his visit to Governor.

1947, March 15

Had discussion with Swami Anand and Kedar Nath.

1947, March 16

Discussion with Swami Anand and Kedar Nath continued.

1947, March 16

Had talk with Dr. Syed mahmud, S.N. Maulvi, Azad Hussain and Hakim Tasadduq Hussain.

1947, March 16

Met Muslim refugees and women.

1947, March 16

Had discussion with Bihar Ministers.

1947, March 16

Commenced silence.

1947, March 17

Reached Masaurhi at 5.10 p.m.

1947, March 17

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, March 18

Visited ruined places.

1947, March 18

Had discussion with refugees.

1947, March 18

Had talk with N.K. Bose.

1947, March 18

Left for Bir at 3.45 p.m.

1947, March 18

Reached Bir at 5.10 p.m.

1947, March 18

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, March 18

Had talk with Shrikrishna Sinha.

1947, March 19

Had discussion with Congress workers.

1947, March 19

Had talk with village representatives.

1947, March 19

Addressed prayer meeting at Goriakharhi; returned to Bir.

1947, March 19

Had talk with Anugraha Narayan Sinha.

1947, March 20

Left Bir at 6 a.m.

1947, March 20

Reached Masaurhi at 9.30 a.m.

1947, March 20

Met Y.M. Dadoo and G.M. Naicker.

1947, March 20

Visited Harla village.

1947, March 20

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, March 20

Sent telegram to H.S. Suhrawardy about increasing cases of loot and arson in Noakhali.

1947, March 20

Had talk with Ministers.

1947, March 21

Left for Hansdih.

1947, March 21

Saw ruined houses on way.

1947, March 21

Reached Hansdih at 9 a.m.

1947, March 21

Had talks with Muslim refugees and village representatives.

1947, March 21

Visited neighbouring villages.

1947, March 21

Addressed prayer meeting at Ghorhuan.

1947, March 22

Visited Kharant village.

1947, March 22

Reached Pipalwan.

1947, March 22

Had talk with women refugees.

1947, March 22

Arrived in Patna at 10 a.m.

1947, March 22

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, March 23

Had talks with Syed Mahmud and Giadys Owen. Addressed meeting of women workers of Kasturba Memorial Fund.

1947, March 23

His written speech was read out at prayer meeting.

1947, March 24

Met Gladys Owen.

1947, March 24

Visited Barhavan.

1947, March 24

Addressed prayer meeting at Rajghat.

1947, March 24

Reached to Patna.

1947, March 24

Lord Mountbatten sworn in as Viceroy and Governor-General of India.

1947, March 25

Gandhi addressed prayer meeting.

1947, March 26

In letter to Viceroy, accepted his invitation to visit Delhi.

1947, March 26

Reached Jehanabad at 3.25 p.m.

1947, March 26

Visited Kako Relief Camp and Saistabad.

1947, March 26

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, March 27

Visited Amthua, had talk with Muslims.

1947, March 27

Visited Belti.

1947, March 27

Halted at Dhosi.

1947, March 27

Visited Abdullachak, Julfipur, Abdullapur and Okri.

1947, March 27

In prayer speech, at Okri, appealed to striking policemen to call off strike.

1947, March 28

Had talks with Muslim refugees, representatives from surrounding villages and striking policemen.

1947, March 28

Addressed Congress workers in afternoon.

1947, March 28

Addressed prayer meeting at Allahganj.

1947, March 28

Abdul Bari shot dead.

1947, March 28

Gandhi reached Patna at 9.30 p.m.

1947, March 28

Concluded third part of his tour programme in Bihar.

1947, March 29

Attended funeral of Abdul Bari; offered condolence to family.

1947, March 29

Met Anugraha Narayan Sinha, Krishna Vallabh Sahay and Jayaprakash Narayan.

1947, March 29

In prayer speech paid tribute to Abdul Bari.

1947, March 29

Met Ministers.

1947, March 30

Met Jayaprakash Narayan and Prabhavati.

1947, March 30

Left Patna at 9.30 a.m.

1947, March 31

Reached Delhi in morning.

1947, March 31

Met Jawaharlal Nehru, C. Rajagopalachari, Sucheta Kripalani, G.D. Birla, and Vallabhbhai Patel.

1947, March 31

Met Viceroy in evening.

1947, March 31

Visited ailing Sarojini Naidu.

1947, March 31

Met Amrit Kaur and Shantikumar Morarjee.

1947, April 1

Met Abul Kalam Azad, Jawaharlal Nehru, C.Rajagopalachari and Rajendra Prasad in morning.

1947, April 1

Met Viceroy at 9 a.m.

1947, April 1

Met Choithram Gidwani and workers from Sind.

1947, April 1

Addressed Inter-Asia Relations Conference.

1947, April 1

Spoke at prayer meeting.

1947, April 1

Attended Congress Working Committee meeting.

1947, April 1

Had talk with Mirabehn.

1947, April 2

Gave message to Maharaja of Kapurthala.

1947, April 2

Had interview with Viceroy in afternoon.

1947, April 2

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, April 2

Spoke at concluding session of Inter-Asian Relations Conference.

1947, April 3

Met Abdul Kalam Azad, Rajendra Prasad and Amrit Kaur.

1947, April 3

Delegates from Tibet, japan and Burma called in.

1947, April 3

Gandhi had discussion with Y.M. Dadoo and G.M. Naicker.

1947, April 3

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, April 4

Had talk with refugees from Rawalpindi.

1947, April 4

Had interview with Viceroy in afternoon.

1947, April 4

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, April 4

Had talk with Egyptian delegates.

1947, April 5

Had talk with Dr. Sjahrir and European visitors.

1947, April 5

Met delegates from Malaya.

1947, April 5

Spoke at prayer meeting.

1947, April 6

Met J.B. Kripalani, Shankarrao Deo, Jawaharlal Nehru and Abdul Majid.

1947, April 6

Participated in mass spinning.

1947, April 6

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, April 6

Met Begum Gazanafar Ali and Viet-Namese delegates.

1947, April 7

Sent telegram to H.S. Suhrawardy appealing for prompt action regarding increasing lawlessness in Noakhali.

1947, April 7

His written speech was read out at prayer meeting.

1947, April 7

Discussed constructive programme with two communist visitors.

1947, April 8

Gave interview to Sir M. Derling.

1947, April 8

Had discussion with C.Rajagopalachari, Abul Kalam Azad, Rajendra Prasad, Jawaharlal Nehru and other Congress leaders.

1947, April 8

Gave interview to American journalists.

1947, April 8

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, April 8

Had discussion with Cabinet Ministers.

1947, April 9

Had talks with people from Kathiawar and Abul Kalam Azad.

1947, April 9

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, April 10

Had talk with women workers.

1947, April 10

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, April 10

Discussed draft formula with Jawaharlal Nehru, Abdul Ghaffar Khan, J.B. Kripalani, C.Rajagopalachari, Rajendra Prasad and other leaders; failed to "convince them of the correctness" of his plan.

1947, April 11

In letter to Viceroy, conveyed his failure with Congress Working Committee members and expressed his intention to leave for Patna next day.

1947, April 11

Visited ailing Rajendra Prasad.

1947, April 11

Had talk with Y.M. Dadoo and G.M. Naicker.

1947, April 11

At prayer meeting told people about his decision to go to Bihar.

1947, April 12

Met Rajendra Prasad and C.Rajagopalachari and Gopalaswami Ayyangar.

1947, April 12

Had talk with Sikhs.

1947, April 12

Called on Viceroy, signed "Joint Appeal" denouncing violence and calling upon all communities to refrain from using force.

1947, April 12

Met Arab delegation, a Chinese visitor, Baldeo Singh, C.H. Bhabha, Sir Datar Singh, V.K. Krishna Menon, French Ambassador and Congress leaders.

1947, April 12

At prayer meeting appealed to people to observe fast on April 13, the last day of National week.

1947, April 12

Visited ailing Sarojini Naidu.

1947, April 12

Left Delhi at Night.

1947, April 13

Wrote to Viceroy on train.

1947, April 13

Had discussion with Manibhai B. Desai on Rural Reconstruction Trust, Uruli Kanchan.

1947, April 13

Reached Patna at 7.10 p.m.

1947, April 14

Telegraphed to Viceroy that Congress President should also sign Joint Appeal, but left decision to Viceroy.

1947, April 14

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, April 14

Had talk with Syed Jafar Imam and Bihar Ministers.

1947, April 14

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, April 14

Joint Appeal signed by M.A. Jinnah and issued to press.

1947, April 16

Gandhi addressed prayer meeting.

1947, April 16

Had discussion with Ministers.

1947, April 17

Had talk with women and Congress workers

1947, April 17

Gave message to Maharaja of Darbanga.

1947, April 17

Met zamindars.

1947, April 17

Had talk with representatives of Jamiat-ul-Ulema.

1947, April 17

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, April 18

Had talk with Syed Mahmud and other nationalist Muslims, zamindars, peasant and labour leaders.

1947, April 18

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, April 18

Had talk with Muslim students.

1947, April 18

Met Anil Roy and Lila Roy.

1947, April 19

Addressed workers of Hindustani Talimi Sangh and A.I.V.I.A.

1947, April 19

Attended meeting of A.I.S.A.

1947, April 19

Met two English women.

1947, April 19

Talking to Ministers explained ideal conduct for Ministers and Governors in independent India.

1947, April 19

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, April 20

Addressed workers of Hindustani Talimi Sangh and A.I.V.I.A.

1947, April 20

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, April 21

Attended meeting of A.I.S.A. and Hindustani Talimi Sangh.

1947, April 21

His written speech was read out at prayer meeting.

1947, April 22

Met khadi workers.

1947, April 22

Addressed Hindustani Talimi Sangh meeting.

1947, April 22

Had talk with Ministers.

1947, April 22

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, April 23

Had talk with Muslim League members.

1947, April 23

Addressed meeting of Hindustani Talimi Sangh and A.I.S.A.

1947, April 23

Had talk with Peace Committee members.

1947, April 23

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, April 24

Had talk with Houlton.

1947, April 24

Addressed Harijan workers at Sadaquat Ashram.

1947, April 24

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, April 24

Had talk with Bihar Ministers.

1947, April 25

Had talk with two Englishmen.

1947, April 25

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, April 26

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, April 26

Attended Jamiat Islamia Conference.

1947, April 27

Had talk with Muslim women.

1947, April 27

Spoke to I.N.A. men.

1947, April 27

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, April 28

Gave advice to students in writing.

1947, April 28

Announced his decision to leave for Delhi on April 30.

1947, April 29

Had discussion at Peace Committee meeting.

1947, April 29

Had talk with Bihar Ministers.

1947, April 29

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, April 30

Left Patna at 8 a.m. for Delhi.

1947, May 1

Reached Delhi in morning.

1947, May 1

Attended Congress Working Committee meeting.

1947, May 1

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, May 3

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, May 4

Attended Congress Working Committee meeting.

1947, May 4

Called on Viceroy.

1947, May 4

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, May 5

Issued statement to Press regarding proposed non-European rally on question of racial disabilities. Gave interview to Reuter’s special correspondent.

1947, May 5

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, May 5

Called on M.A. Jinnah in evening.

1947, May 5

Had discussion with Socialist leaders.

1947, May 7

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, May 7

Left Delhi.

1947, May 9

Reached Calcutta, put up at Sodepur Ashram.

1947, May 9

Met Sarat Chandra Bose.

1947, May 9

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, May 10

Gave interview to Abul Hashem.

1947, May 10

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, May 11

H.S. Suhrawardy called on Gandhi.

1947, May 11

Gandhi addressed prayer meeting.

1947, May 12

His speech was read out at prayer meeting.

1947, May 12

Had talk with H.S. Suhrawardy.

1947, May 13

Discussed with Shyamaprasad Mookerjee scheme for united sovereign Bengal.

1947, May 13

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, May 14

Visited riot-affected areas in Calcutta.

1947, May 14

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, May 14

Left Calcutta.

1947, May 15

Reached Patna.

1947, May 15

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, May 15

Manu Gandhi operated upon for appendicitis; Gandhi was present during the operation.

1947, May 16

Visited Manu Gandhi at hospital.

1947, May 16

Had talk with Abdul Qayum Ansari, Mridula Sarabhai, Anugraha Narayan Sinha and Jayaprakash Narayan.

1947, May 16

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, May 17

Visited Manu Gandhi.

1947, May 17

Met Syed Mahmud and Jayaprakash Narayan.

1947, May 17

Visited Dinapur, could not address prayer meeting due to lack of order in the audience.

1947, May 18

Sent message for South Africa through Y.M. Dadoo and G.M. Naicker.

1947, May 18

Had talk with Abdul Qayum Ansari and Mridula Sarabhai.

1947, May 18

His written speech was read out at prayer meeting.

1947, May 18

Visited Manu Gandhi at Hospital.

1947, May 19

Met Y.M. Dadoo, G.M. Naicker, Kamaladevi Chattopadhyaya, Satyanarayan Sinha and Maharaja of Cooch Bihar.

1947, May 19

Visited Barh; addressed prayer meeting.

1947, May 19

Visited Manu Gandhi at Hospital.

1947, May 20

Met deputation of Zamindars and Khaksars.

1947, May 20

Visited Manu Gandhi at hospital.

1947, May 20

Visited Hilsa; addressed prayer meeting.

1947, May 21

Met Bihar Ministers.

1947, May 21

Visited Bikram; addressed prayer meeting.

1947, May 22

Visited Fatehpur; addressed prayer meeting.

1947, May 23

Visited Maner; addressed prayer meeting.

1947, May 24

Met Khaksars.

1947, May 24

Left Patna for Delhi.

1947, May 25

Gandhi returned to New Delhi after visits to Calcutta and patna.

1947, May 25

In New Delhi.

1947, May 27

Had discussion with Jayaprakash Narayan and co-workers. Called on Acting Viceroy Colville. Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, May 28

Received Chinese Ambassador who was accompanied by Jawaharlal Nehru; at prayer meeting answered questions.

1947, May 29

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, May 30

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, May 31

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, June 1

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, June 2

Met Viceroy along with other Congress and League leaders. Sought removal of the Governor of North-West frontier Province. Attended Congress Working Committee meeting. In speech, which was read out at prayer meeting, expressed hope of a scavanger girl b

1947, June 3

In letter, advised relatives to allow use of ancestra home for national purpose; at Congress Working Committee meeting, advised Socialists to serve party ungrudgingly; addressed prayer meeting.

1947, June 4

Spoke at Congress Working Committee meeting; met Viceroy, informed prayer meeting that Congress had accepted partition as last resort.

1947, June 5

In letter, deplored race for power; explained meeting of independence to students; at prayer meeting, announced death of D.D. Kosambi.

1947, June 6

At 4.30 p.m., met Viceroy; addressed prayer meeting.

1947, June 7

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, June 8

In letter, advised Sarat Chandra Bose to give up struggle for United Bengal.

1947, June 9

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, June 10

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, June 11

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, June 12

Attended meeting of the Congress Working Committee.

1947, June 12

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, June 13

In letter to Lord Mountbatten, suggested that Jinnah be invited to Frontier Province before holding referendum; at prayer meeting, deplore Travancore State decision to stay "independent" of Constituent Assembly.

1947, June 14

Spoke at A.I.C.C. meeting; addressed prayer meeting.

1947, June 15

In the afternoon, received Travancore State delegation; at prayer meeting, talked about future of Princes.

1947, June 16

In the morning, received Purushottamdas Tandon.

1947, June 16

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, June 17

Met Viceroy; also Jinnah; addressed prayer meeting.

1947, June 18

Accompanied by Abdul Ghaffar Khan, continued discussion with Jinnah; addressed prayer meeting.

1947, June 19

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, June 20

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, June 21

At Hardwar. Visited refugee camp.

1947, June 22

In Delhi. Spoke women working in refugee camps; addressed prayer meeting.

1947, June 23

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, June 24

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, June 25

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, June 26

Met Viceroy; addressed prayer meeting.

1947, June 27

In letter, requested Lord Mountbatten to expedite action on Jawaharlal Nehru’s visit to Kashmir; addressed prayer meeting.

1947, June 28

At prayer meeting, spoke on rights and duties.

1947, June 29

At prayer meeting, continued talk on rights and duties.

1947, June 30

In telegram to Sivashunmugam Pillai, expressed joy on temple-entry in Rameswaram; in speech, which was read out at prayer meeting, said that "temple-entry should be followed up by true internal reform in temples".

1947, July 1

Accompanied by Jawaharlal Nehru and Vallabhbhai Patel, met Viceroy, noted down his comments on Indian Independence Bill; addressed prayer meeting.

1947, July 2

Spoke at Delhi Provincial Political conference presided over by Jayaprakash Narayan; addressed prayer meeting.

1947, July 3

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, July 4

In letter, expressed disbelief in civil marriages; addressed prayer meeting.

1947, July 5

Received Lady Mountbatten; advised Abdul Ghaffar Khan that he and his people should boycott referendum.

1947, July 6

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, July 7

In speech which was read out at prayer meeting, wanted Congress-League understanding without Viceroy’s intervention.

1947, July 8

Had discussion with Sushila Nayyar and Aruna Asaf ali; was interviewed by deputation from Quetta; also by V.K. Krishna Menon; addressed prayer meeting.

1947, July 9

Met Viceroy, addressed prayer meeting.

1947, July 10

Felicitated Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten on their engagement; was interviewed by Arthur Moore; also by Winkleman; addressed prayer meeting.

1947, July 12

At prayer meeting, explained reason for making Lord Mountbatten Governor-General of India, while Pakistan preferred Jinnah.

1947, July 13

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, July 14

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, July 15

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, July 16

In a letter, informed Viceroy he intended to visit Kashmir as private citizen; at prayer meeting, spoke on language issue.

1947, July 17

In discussion with visitors, stressed need for cultivating non-violence of the brave.

1947, July 18

Felicitated the Mountbattens on silver jubilee of their wedding.

1947, July 19

In letter to Viceroy, expressed readiness to postpone Kashmir visit; gave interview to Naga delegation.

1947, July 20

In speech at prayer meeting, said that condition in country did not warrant rejoicing on August 15, Independence Day.

1947, July 21

In speech read out at prayer meeting said that august 15 "will be day of prayer and introspection".

1947, July 22

Had talks with refugee students and foreigners.

1947, July 23

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, July 24

In letter to Vallabhbhai Patel, expressed fear of closure of weekly publications Harijan, Harijanbandhu and Harijan Sevak.

1947, July 27

In message, exhorted army officers to learn the art of using sickle and plough instead of guns.

1947, July 28

In letter to Jivanji D. Desai, reiterated apprehension about continuing Harijan.

1947, July 31

Left for Kashmir; at Rawalpindi, gave interview to president, Punjab Student Christian League.

1947, August 1

Gandhi reached Srinagar.

1947, August 4

Reached Jammu.

1947, August 5

Spoke Gurudwara Punjab Saheb; addressed prayer meeting at Wah Refugee Camp.

1947, August 6

Reached Lahore; answered questions put by Congress workers; in evening left for Patna en route to Calcutta.

1947, August 8

At Patna, addressing prayer meeting said that 15th August should be celebrated by fasting, spinning and prayer.

1947, August 9

Reached Calcutta; put up Sodepur Ashram.

1947, August 10

Gave interview to Congress Ministers of Bengal; received Muslim deputation; at prayer meeting announced decision to postpone visit to Noakhali by two day.

1947, August 11

In response to H.S. Suhrawardy’s request to extend stay in Calcutta, proposed to live with him and work together till every Hindu and Muslim was safe.

1947, August 12

At prayer meeting, announced that he and Suhrawardy would live and work together in disturbed areas until peace was restored.

1947, August 13

Moved into "Hydari Mansion" in riot-affected area where, on arrival, faced angry demonstration by Hindus.

1947, August 15

Observed Independence Day by fasting, spinning, prayer.

1947, August 16

Had discussion with Rev. John Kellas.

1947, August 18

At prayer meeting, offered Id greetings to Muslims.

1947, August 19

Visited industrial area at Kancharapara where police had resorted to firing near a mosque.

1947, August 20

In interview to press, declined to comment on political matters as he wanted to utilize the media for Hindu-Muslim unity.

1947, August 21

Spoke at women’s meeting.

1947, August 22

Answered questions put by Kasturba trust trainees.

1947, August 24

Invited readers’ opinion about the desirability of continuing Harijan weeklies.

1947, August 30

Was described as "one-man boundary force" by Mountbatten in letter.

1947, August 30

In interview, told randolph Churchill that he still considered partition a "sin".

1947, August 31

Addressed Muslim merchants at Grand Hotel. Faced violent demonstration but escaped unhurt.

1947, September 1

Deeply disturbed by eruption of violence, went on fast at 8.15 p.m. to be given up "only if and when sanity returned to Calcutta". In talk with Rajagopalachari, refused to give up fast.

1947, September 2

Put off scheduled journey to Lahore; in evening, had talks with Sarat Chandra Bose and P.C. Ghosh.

1947, September 3

Had discussion with Hindu and Muslim representative.

1947, September 4

Broke fast after assurances from leaders of all communities to stop riots and maintain communal harmony.

1947, September 5

In message to Shanti Sena Dal said "My life is my message."

1947, September 7

Visited Gobra Leprosy Hospital and spoke to patients and staff; left for Delhi.

1947, September 9

Reached Delhi; put up at Birla House.

1947, September 11

Gave interview to Sikh deputation; visited Irwin Hospital.

1947, September 12

At prayer meeting, referred to disturbances in North-West Frontier Province.

1947, September 16

Spoke at R.S.S. rally; abandoned prayer due to objection to recitation from Koran.

1947, September 17

At prayer meeting, exhorted people to curb anger to qualify themselves for independence.

1947, September 18

Addressed Muslim gathering in Daryaganj mosque; had discussion with Suhrawardy.

1947, September 21

Addressed prayer meeting although prayer had to be abandoned, as recitation from Koran was objected to.

1947, September 22

Announced decision to continue publication of Harijan weeklies.

1947, September 24

In discussion with Jam Saheb of Nawanagar, advised rulers of Kathiawar to remain united.

1947, September 25

In talk with J.B. Kripalani, reiterated opposition to permanent exchange of population.

1947, September 26

Had discussion with suhrawardy.

1947, September 29

At prayer meeting, expressed disapproval of unfounded Press reports.

1947, October 2

On his 78th birthday when advised by doctors to take penicillin, declared that Ramanama was his sold remedy.

1947, October 6

In speech read out at prayer meeting emphasized need for self-sufficiency in food.

1947, October 9

Had discussion with suhrawardy.

1947, October 11

Spoke to Gujaratis who presented purse in honour of his birthday.

1947, October 13

In speech at prayer meeting emphasized need for cleanliness and sanitation in refugee camps.

1947, October 17

In letter to Julian Huxley, wrote "rights to be deserved and preserved come from duty well done"; gave interview to Gujarati correspondents of All India Radio.

1947, October 19

In afternoon, explained significance of silence to lady Handes.

1947, October 20

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, October 22

Had talks with Christian pacifists and Muslims.

1947, October 25

Had talk with communists.

1947, October 26

Advised Muslims to resolve on Id not to spill blood but to offer it as sacrifice.

1947, October 27

At prayer meeting called upon the Services to rise above communalism.

1947, October 30

Advised Sind Congress leaders to settle down in villages, if they had no courage to return to Sind.

1947, October 31

At prayer meeting, exhorted people to uphold their religion without any fear.

1947, October 1

At prayer meeting, referred to condition of refugees in Kurukshetra and events in Kashmir. Met Horace Alexander.

1947, November Before 2

Gave interview to Ronald Stead.

1947, November 2

At prayer meeting referred to events in Kashmir.

1947, November 3

At prayer meeting, spoke in favour of lifting food control.

1947, November 4

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, November 5

Gave interview to Chinese delegation. At prayer meeting, referred to Kashmir issue.

1947, November 6

Attended Food Committee meeting and discussed removal of food control.

1947, November 6

At prayer meeting, referred to his proposal of lifting food control.

1947, November 6

In interview to Chinese delegation gave message of peace and non-violence.

1947, November 7

Had talk with Indonesian visitors. Visited Tihar village.

1947, November 7

At prayer meeting, advised refugees in Delhi to become self-supporting citizens.

1947, November 8

Met Lady Mountbatten.

1947, November 8

At prayer meeting, advised decontrol of cloth.

1947, November 8

Gave interview to Burmese delegation.

1947, November 9

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, November 10

Visited Panipat.

1947, November 10

At prayer meeting, welcomed accession of Junagadh to Indian Union.

1947, November 11

Gandhi was in Delhi.

1947, November 11

Had talks with Shankarrao Deo, J.B. Kripalani, Rajendra Prasad, Manibehn Patel and Amrit Kaur.

1947, November 11

Attended Congress Working Committee meeting.

1947, November 11

In his address at prayer meeting defended Government of India having taken over administration in Junagadh.

1947, November 12

Had talks with Muslim students and H.S. Suhrawardy.

1947, November 12

Broadcasted message for refugees at Kurukshetra Camp from All India Radio in the afternoon.

1947, November 12

Attended Congress Working Committee meeting.

1947, November 12

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, November 13

Attended Congress Working Committee meeting. Had talks with Rajendra Prasad, Sucheta Kripalani, H.S. Suhrawardy, Dr. Jivraj Mehta, Profulla Chandra ghosh, Shankarrao Deo, B.G. Kher, Jawaharlal Nehru, Prabhavati and Anantrai Pattani.

1947, November 13

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, November 14

Attended Congress Working Committee meeting. Had talks with Rajendra Prasad, Mridula Sarabhai, Dr. Kitchlew, Sudhir Ghosh and H.S. Suhrawardy.

1947, November 14

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, November 14

Burma Independence Bill passed in House of Commons.

1947, November 15

Gandhi attended Congress Working Committee meeting.

1947, November 15

Had talks with Rajendra Prasad, J.B. Kripalani, C.Rajagopalachari , Sudhir Ghosh, Jawaharlal Nehru, Dada Dharmadhikari and Anantrai Pattani.

1947, November 15

Addressed A.I.C.C. meeting. Resolutions on "Rights of Minorities", "Repatriation of Refugees" and "States" passed by A.I.C.C.

1947, November 15

J.B. Kripalani resigned from Congress presidentship.

1947, November 15

Gandhi addressed prayer meeting.

1947, November 16

Attended Congress Working Committee meeting. Had talks with H.S. Suhrawardy, Vallabhbhai Patel and Jawaharlal Nehru.

1947, November 16

Resolutions on "Communal Disturbances", "Private Armies", "Controls", "The Congress Constitution" and "Congress Objectives" passed by A.I.C.C.

1947, November 17

Gandhi attended Congress Working Committee meeting. Had talks with Rameshwari Nehru, A.V. Thakkar, Horace Alexander, Jamnadas Dwarkadas and Rammanohar Lohia. His speech was read out at prayer meeting.

1947, November 17

A.I.C.C. accepted J.B. Kripalani’s resignation, elected Rajendra Prasad as President and concluded its session.

1947, November 18

Gandhi had talks with Rajendra Prasad, Jayaprakash Narayan, Jawaharlal Nehru, Dr. Syed Mahmud, Sucheta Kripalani, Gopalaswami Iyengar, Dewan of Rampur, Shah Nawaz Khan, Dada Dharmadhikari, Gopalrao and Achyut Patwardhan.

1947, November 18

Explained Congress Resolution on "Rights of Minorities" in his prayer address and appealed to people to support and follow it.

1947, November 18

Constituent Assembly met for the first time as Dominion Parliament. G.V. Mavalankar elected its Speaker.

1947, November 19

Gandhi had talks with Rajendra Prasad, Rameshwari Nehru, Amrit Kaur, Dr. Syed mahmud, Sir Akbar Hydari, Jairamdas Doulatram, Shah Nawaz Khan, Mahamayaprasad, H.S.Suhrawardy and Lord Ismay.

1947, November 19

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, November 20

Had talks with Rajendra Prasad, Shankarrao Deo, C.Rajagopalachari, Sophiabehn and Sudhir Ghosh.

1947, November 20

Visited Refugee camp near Okhla along with Sucheta Kripalani in afternoon. Went to Government House to meet C.Rajagopalachari and ailing Sarojini Naidu.

1947, November 20

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, November 20

Indian Resolution calling for a Round Table Conference on treatment of Indians in South Africa failed to pass in United Nations General Assembly.

1947, November 20

Princess Elizabeth married Philip Mountbatten.

1947, November 21

Gandhi had talks with Rajendra Prasad, Shankarrao Deo, Rameshwari nehru, Choithram Gidwani, K.C. Neogi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Egyptian Delegation, Rammanohar Lohia, Dr. Chimanlal and Harekrushna Mehtab. Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, November 22

Had talks with Rajendra Prasad, Rameshwari Nehru, Mahavir Tyagi, Gopalaswamy Ayyangar, John Matthai, Shah Nawaz Khan, Mridula Sarabhai, Nalini Sen, Indira Gandhi, Pheroz Gandhi, Gopalrao Kale, Rammanohar Lohia, Sucheta Kripalani, Naliniranjan Sarkar an

1947, November 22

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, November 23

Had talks with Rajendra Prasad, Horace Alexander, B.G. Kher, Morarji Desai, Maharani of Vijayanagar, Sophiabehn, Reddiar, A.V. Thakkar, K. Srinivasan, Dr.Gopichand Bhargava, Vallabhbhai Patel, Khandubhai Desai, Girijashankar Bajpai and Jawaharlal Nehru

1947, November 23

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, November 23

Visited ailing Manibehn Patel.

1947, November 24

His speech was read out at prayer meeting.

1947, November 24

Met Rajendra Prasad, C.Rajagopalachari, Horace Alexander, Mridula Sarabhai, Anantrai Pattani, Khwaja Abdul Majid, Rameshwari Nehru, Brijlal Nehru, Raja of Bilaspur and Amrit Kaur.

1947, November 25

Had talks with Rajendra Prasad, Khwaja Abdul Majid, Sophiabehn, Aruna Asaf Ali, Subhadra Gupta, Jawaharlal Nehru, Amrit Kaur and Lady Mountbatten.

1947, November 25

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, November 26

Had talks with Rajendra Prasad, C. Rajagopalachari, Abul Kalam Azad, Rameshwari Nehru, Gopinath Bardoloi and Jawaharlal Nehru.

1947, November 26

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, November 26

Vithoba temple at Pandharpur thrown open to Harijans.

1947, November 26

Lord Mountbatten resumed office of Governor-General.

1947, November 26

Ceylon Independence Bill passed by House of Commons.

1947, November 27

Gandhi called on Lord Mountbatten. Visited ailing Liaquat Ali.

1947, November 27

Had talks with Rajendra Prasad, J.B. Kripalani, Sheikh Abdullah, Jamnadas Dwarkadas and Balwantrai Mehta.

1947, November 27

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, November 28

Had talks with American visitors, Sheikh Abdullah, Abul Kalam Azad, Dr. Sjahrir, Vallabhbhai Patel and Jawaharlal Nehru.

1947, November 28

Spoke at Guru Nanak birthday celebration.

1947, November 28

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, November 29

Had talks with Rajendra Prasad, C. Rajagopalachari, Surendra Mohan Ghosh, Muslims from Panipat and Jawaharlal Nehru.

1947, November 29

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, November 30

Had talks with Maulanas, Kasturbhai lalbhai Shah, S. Radhakrishnan, Vallabhbhai Patel, Dinshaw K. Mehta and Jehangir Patel.

1947, November 30

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, November 30

Agreement signed between India and Hyderabad.

1947, December 1

Gandhi had talks with Lt.-Gen. K.M. Cariappa, Rajendra Prasad, Dinshaw K. Mehta, Jehangir C. Patel and Jawaharlal Nehru.

1947, December 1

His speech was read out at prayer meeting.

1947, December 2

Visited Panipat, had talks with Muslim refugees, Muslim leaders and Dr. Gopichand Bhargava. Spoke at public meeting.

1947, December 2

Met Mridula Sarabhai.

1947, December 2

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, December 3

Had talks with Mehra Chand Khanna, Kamaladevi Chattopadhyaya, Bakshi Ghulam Mohammed, Lt.-Gen. K.M. Cariappa and Jawaharlal Nehru.

1947, December 3

Addressed prayer meeting

1947, December 4

Had talks with Amrit Kaur, Jehangir C. Patel, Khurshed Naoroji, burmese Premier and Shyamaprasad Mookherjee.

1947, December 4

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, December 5

Had talks with Rajendra Prasad, Anugrahanarayan Singh, Mridula Sarabhai, Ghanshyam Singh Gupta, Jawaharlal Nehru, Renuka Ray, Dr. Jivraj Mehta and Annada Chowdhary.

1947, December 5

Addressed prayer meeting

1947, December 6

Had talks with Horace Alexander, Khurshed Naoroji, Abul Kalam Azad, Vallabhbhai Patel, Saralabehn Sarabhai, G.V. Mavalankar and M.S. Subbulakshmi.

1947, December 6

Subbulakshmi sang bhajan at prayer meeting.

1947, December 6

Gandhi addressed the gathering.

1947, December 6

Inter-Dominion Conference held in Lahore to consider ways and means for restoration of abducted women and forced converts.

1947, December 7

Gandhi addressed Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust meeting.

1947, December 7

Had talks with Sindhi friends, Vallabhbhai Patel, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sucheta Kripalani and Mridula Sarabhai.

1947, December 7

In his address at prayer meeting stated that restoration of abducted women should be a matter of first priority with Indian and Pakistan Governments.

1947, December 8

Had talks with U.N. Dhebar, Bhaktiba, C.P. Ramaswami, Sucheta Kripalani, J.B. Kripalani, Renuka Ray and Jawaharlal Nehru

1947, December 8

His speech was read out at prayer meeting.

1947, December 8

Control on sugar removed.

1947, December 9

Gandhi had talks with Shankarrao Deo, Saralabehn Sarabhai, Khurshed Naoroji and Jawaharlal Nehru.

1947, December 9

Attended meeting of Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust and All-India Spinners’ Association.

1947, December 9

Had discussed with women workers of K.G.N.M. Trust.

1947, December 9

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, December 10

Had talks with H.S. Suhrawardy, Jayaprakash Narayan, and Satis Chandra Das Gupta.

1947, December 10

Had discussion with members of K.G.N.M. Trust, teachers and students.

1947, December 10

Addressed Hindustani Talimi Sangh meeting.

1947, December 10

In address at prayer meeting dwelt on the activities of A.I.S.A.

1947, December 11

Had talks with J.C. Kumarappa, Amrit Kaur and Jawaharlal Nehru.

1947, December 11

Addressed Constructive Works Committee meeting.

1947, December 11

Met rulers of Sangli, Aundh, Phaltan, Miraj (Senior) and Ramdurg.

1947, December 11

Demonstration held in Calcutta against Security Bill.

1947, December 12

Gandhi had talks with D.B. Kalelkar, Shankarrao Deo, Ghanshyamdas Birla and Dr. Gopichand Bhargava.

1947, December 12

Addressed Constructive Works Committee meeting.

1947, December 12

Spoke at prayer meeting

1947, December 13

Had talks with D.B. Kalelkar, Acharya Jugal Kishore, R.R. Diwakar, Pandit Sundarlal, Satis Chandra Das Gupta, Lakshmidas and Jamnadas Dwarkadas.

1947, December 13

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, December 14

Had talks with Y.M. Parnerkar, perinbehn Captain, Khurshed Naoroji. G. Ramachandran, Saundaram, Satis Chandra Das Gupta, Amrit Kaur and Jawaharlal Nehru.

1947, December 14

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, December 14

Had discussion with constructive workers.

1947, December 15

Had talks with Pyarelal, Maulanas, Anantrai Pattani, J.C. Kumarappa and Amrit Kaur.

1947, December 15

His speech was read out at prayer meeting.

1947, December 16

Had talks with Pyarelal, Satischandra Das Gupta, Arun Chandra Guha, Princess of Belgium, Amrit Kaur, Vallabhbhai Patel and visitors from Jammu.

1947, December 16

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, December 17

Sent message to U.P. Students.

1947, December 17

Had talk with Shankarrao Deo, Sushila Pai, Sir Datar Singh, Dr. Acharya, Maharaja of Bhavnagar, Maulanas and Jawaharlal Nehru.

1947, December 17

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, December 18

Had talks with Rajendra Prasad, Shankarrao Deo, H.S. Suhrawardy, French Ambassador, rammanohar Lohia, Dr. Gopichand Bhargava, Swaran Singh and Jawaharlal Nehru.

1947, December 18

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, December 19

Addressed Meos at Jesarah, a village in Gurgaon tehsil.

1947, December 19

Had discussion with Rajendra Prasad, Vallabhbhai Patel and Jawaharlal Nehru in the evening. Had talks with Pyarelal, Dr. Chandubhai, dinkarbhai Desai, K.M. Munshi and Maharaja of Kanpurthala.

1947, December 19

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, December 20

Had talks with rana Petis, Sri Prakasa and Jawaharlal Nehru.

1947, December 20

Met people from Bahawalpur, Mirpur and Jammu.

1947, December 20

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, December 21

Had talks with H.S. Suhrawardy, Brijlal Nehru, Rameshwari Nehru, Sheikh Abdullah, Begum Abdullah, Dr. Kitchlew, Bakshi Ghulam Mohammed, Nawab of Chhatari, Prince of Kutch, Maharaja of Bhavnagar and Anantrai Pattani.

1947, December 21

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, December 21

Met Vijayalakshmi Pandit and Jawaharlal Nehru.

1947, December 21

United Deccan State formed.

1947, December 22

Gandhi had talks with Pandit Sundarlal, H.S. Suhrawardy, Lakshmidas Asar, Raosaheb Patwardhan, Rammanohar Lohia and Jawaharlal Nehru. His speech was read out at prayer meeting.

1947, December 22

Rajendra Prasad took over as President of Congress.

1947, December 23

Gandhi had talks with J.B. Kripalani, Sucheta Kripalani, Lakshmidas Asar, H.S. Suhrawardy, Nawab of Khamwat, Jawaharlal Nehru, Lady Mountbatten, Vallabhbhai Patel and K.M. Munshi. Met local Muslims, people from Bahawalpur and Rawalpindi.

1947, December 23

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, December 23

Had discussion with Vallabhbhai Patel and Jawaharlal Nehru.

1947, December 24

Met J.B. Kripalani and Maulanas.

1947, December 24

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, December 24

Had discussion with Vallabhbhai Patel and Jawaharlal Nehru in the evening.

1947, December 25

Had talks with Sevakram, Dinshaw K. Mehta, Jehangir C. Patel, Rameshwari Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, Jawaharlal Nehru and women delegates from Indonesia.

1947, December 25

Met local Maulanas.

1947, December 25

In address at prayer meeting referred to Kashmir dispute and spoke against inviting a third party for arbitration.

1947, December 26

Had talks with Sevakram, Dinshaw K. Mehta, Shamaldas Gandhi, U.N. Dhebar, Balwantrai Mehta, Sardar Nihalsingh, Choithram gidwani and Kikibehn.

1947, December 26

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, December 26

Had discussion with Vallabhbhai Patel and Jawaharlal Nehru.

1947, December 27

Called on Lord Mountbatten at 10.30 a.m. Had talks with Jehangir c. Patel, Vallabhbhai Patel, Jawaharlal Nehru, deputation from Ajmer led by haribhau Upadhyaya and Martanda Upadhyaya.

1947, December 27

Addressed prayer meeting at Sambhal, a village.

1947, December 28

Had talks with Jehangir C. Patel, Shamaldas Gandhi, U.N. Dhebar, Maharaja of Patiala, Jawaharlal Nehru and Sheikh Abdullah.

1947, December 28

Addressed meeting of cloth merchants.

1947, December 28

In addressed at prayer meeting advocated decontrol of cloth.

1947, December 29

Had talks with U.N. Dhebar, Shamaldas Gandhi, Balwantrai Mehta, Anantrai Pattani and Jawaharlal Nehru. In address at prayer meeting paid tribute to Hakim Ajmal Khan.

1947, December 30

Had talks with Rameshwari Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, Sheikh Abdullah, diwan of Kutch and Abul Kalam Azad.

1947, December 30

In addressed at prayer meeting appealed to Nawab of Bahawalpur to arrange for evacuation of Hindus and Sikhs. Had discussion with Jawaharlal Nehru and J.B. Kripalani.

1947, December 31

Had talks with Subhadra Gupta, anantrai Pattani, Amrit Kaur and Congress volunteers.

1947, December 31

Addressed prayer meeting.

1947, December 31

Government of India decided to refer Kashmir issue to United Nations Security Council.