| Date |
Event |
| 1932, Jan 8 |
In an interview to Reuters, expressed his views on India's political situation, and suggested measures to allay misgivings. |
| Feb 22-27 |
Consultative Committee of the Round Table Conference met at Viceroy's House, New Delhi; agreed to the suggestion that His
Majesty's Government should announce a decision on the communal problem at an early date. |
| Feb |
Attended a dinner hosted by Indian Majlis, Cambridge. |
| Mar 2 |
In a letter to Abdul Matin Chowdhury, acknowledge receiving two letters from him. Said "The Muslim must stand united and
I agree that there should be one organization. I hope you would succeed in the amalgamation scheme. If the Muslim leaders know how
to play their cards.... You cannot live on safeguards, but on your own merits and exertions... the Hindu ... are very ill advised
not to concede to the Muslim their safeguards. They are creating more difficulties in their own way and postponing the day when
India shall get her freedom and very much strengthening those who are opposed to Self-government.... The only course open to the
Muslim now is that they must with one voice stand by Fourteen Points and not be made a tool in the hands of anyone. Responsibility
at the Center provided, our safeguards are incorporated in the Constitution. But do not fall into the trap of Province Autonomy
first and central responsibility will be considered later." |
| Apr 3 |
Addressed members of Leeds Luncheon Club, London.
In a statement, Bengal President of All India Muslim League repudiated communal electorates. |
| May 5 |
In a letter to Abdul Matin Chowdhury, said, "I am getting on nicely, but my heart is in India". |
| Jun |
Attended a reception hosted by Indian Majlis, Cambridge, where he was requested to address their weekly meeting. |
| Aug 16 |
Prime Minister MacDonald announced the Communal Award. |
| Sep 12 |
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi's ultimatum to Government against the grant of separate constituencies to the Depressed Classes
threatened "fast unto death". |
| Oct 14 |
Sent a telegram to Sardar Suleman Cassum Mitha, from London, advising him that Muslim should "stand solid by Fourteen
Points"; and that if the Hindu wanted a settlement on the basis of joint electorates, they should accept them. |
| Oct 22 |
Government announced names of delegates to the Third Round Table Conference but his name was not among them. |
| Oct 23 |
In a meeting, explained the possibilities of the failure of Third Round Table Conference if Hindu-Muslim problem remained unsolved.
Issued a statement from London regarding his non-participation in the Third Round Table Conference. |
| Oct 29 |
Death of Sir Ali Imam, Muslim Nationalist Party leader at Karachi. |
| Dec 1 |
In a letter to Abdul Matin Chowdhury, asked him to write regularly to him and keep him a breast of developments in India.
About his forecast for the future, said, "Of course, when people are divided what do you expect? It is the fate of India." |
| Dec 29 |
Wrote to Sir Mohammed Yaqub from London: "...the Muslim should stand solid by Fourteen points.... Of course my heart is in
India but at present there is no chance of my going to India." |
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SURAH AL-ANFAL, VIII. 26
I refuse to be dictated. I have my discretion to call a man by whatever designation I
choose provided it is in a Parliamentary language.
