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| Year | Month | Day | Event / Incident |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Governments 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 Governments 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." |
| 1944 | January | After 14 | In message to Vijayalakshmi Pandit, asked her "to remember that henceforth Mr. Pandit would live in her actions". |
| 1944 | January | 24 | In letter to Secretary, Home Department, Government of Bombay, exercised his "right to make representation" against detention order served on him. |
| 1944 | January | 26 | Talk with Devdas Gandhi regarding Ayurvedic treatment for Kasturba Gandhi. |
| 1944 | January | 26 | Chhaganlal Gandhi, Jaisukhlal Gandhi and Ramdas Gandhi with his daughter met Gandhi. |
| 1944 | January | 27 | In letter to Secretary, Home Department, Government of India, Gandhi asked for Dr. Dinshaw Mehtas treatment and Kanu Gandhis nursing for Kasturba Gandhi. |
| 1944 | January | 28 | Talk with Ramdas Gandhi. |
| 1944 | February | 11 | In a note to Inspector-General of Prisons, Gandhi absolved the Government from responsibility for any untoward result following the change over to Ayurvedic treatment for Kasturba Gandhi. |
| 1944 | February | 14 | In letter to Inspector-General of Prisons, sought permission for Vaidyaraj Shiv Sharmas stay in Aga Khan palace. |
| 1944 | February | 16 | In letter to Inspector-General of Prisoners, proposed three alternatives (I) to permit Vaidyaraj Shiv Sharma to stay in the palace, (ii) to release Kasturba Gandhi on parole, (iii) if neither was accepted, to transfer his elsewhere. |
| 1944 | February | 21 | In cable to Shirinbai Jalbhoy Rustomjee, Durban, informed that Kasturba was "slowly going" and that Manilal and Sushila should "continue their work". |
| 1944 | February | 22 | Kasturba Gandhi passed away at 7.35 p.m. |
| 1944 | February | 22 | Gandhi dictated instructions to Inspector-General of Prisons for Kasturba Gandhis funeral at 8.07 p.m. |
| 1944 | March | 4 | In letter to Additional Secretary, Home Department, Government of India, wanted to "be removed to any regular prison" in order to save expenses which came from taxes collected from the dumb millions of India." |
| 1944 | March | 4 | In letter to Additional Secretary, Home Department, Government of India, refuted Butlers statement in the House of Commons about facilities afforded for Kasturba Gandhis treatment and her funeral rites. |
| 1944 | March | 9 | In letter to Lord Wavell, criticized his speech to Legislature on February 17. |
| 1944 | March | 16 | In letter to Ardeshir E. Kateli, refused to avail himself of the restricted facility to reply to condolence messages. |
| 1944 | April | 1 | In letter to Additional Secretary, Home Department, Government of India, disproved Governments claim that "they did everything possible" for Kasturba Gandhi. |
| 1944 | April | 2 | In letter to Additional Secretary, Home Department, Government of India, rebutted Home Secretarys statement in the Council of State that request for Vaidyaraj Shiv Sharmas service was made on February 9. |
| 1944 | April | 9 | In letter to Lord Wavell, appealed for Governments co-operation "with the people of India through their elected representatives". |
| 1944 | May | 3 | In letter to Secretary, Home Department, Government of India, said he would deny himself the pleasure of meeting people "so long as the Government restrict the permission only to relatives". |
| 1944 | May | 6 | Prior to his release from detention, asked Secretary, Home Department, Government of Bombay, to acquire the plot where Mahadev Desai and Kasturba Gandhi were cremated. |
| 1944 | May | 6 | Was discharged from detention at 8 a.m. |
| 1944 | May | 6 | As the car drove to Parnakuti, through of Kasturba Gandhi and Mahadev Desai "She had been so eager to get out of prison, yet I know she could not have had a better death. Both she and Mahadev Desai have become immortal." |
| 1944 | May | 6 | Commenced evening prayer meetings where collections were accepted for Harijan Welfare Fund. |
| 1944 | May | 10 | Accepted Presidentship of Kasturba Gandhi National Memorial Trust. |
| 1944 | May | 11 | In Juhu, at Jehangir Patels shack, attended prayer meeting. |
| 1944 | May | 11 | Adhered to restrictions on interviews, meetings, etc. on medical advice. |
| 1944 | May | 14 | Commenced fortnights silence. |
| 1944 | May | Before 15 | In telegram, informed Inayatullah Khan, readiness for talks with Jinnah. |
| 1944 | May | 17 | Listened to Manohar Barves music. |
| 1944 | May | 19 | Visited dock area which was damaged by explosion. Called on Mangaldas Pakvasa, who was ill. |
| 1944 | May | 20 | In letter to V.S. Srinivasa Sastri offered condolence on death of V.S. Ramaswami Sastri. |
| 1944 | May | 20 | In letter to M.R. Jayakar, said "The country expects much from me I cannot withdraw the August resolution ." |
| 1944 | May | 23 | Called on G.L. Mehtas daughter who was ill. |
| 1944 | May | 25 | Gave message to China through a group of Chinese. |
| 1944 | May | 26 | In the afternoon, listened to Bade Gulam Ali Khans rendering of bhajans. |
| 1944 | May | 28 | Gave message in writing to Christians who offered prayers at his place. |
| 1944 | May | 29 | Broke silence at 3 p.m. |
| 1944 | May | 30 | Observed partial silence; called on Yusuf Meherally |
| 1944 | June | 8 | In Juhu, appealed to people who had gate-crashed into the compound to disperse quietly. |
| 1944 | June | 9 | In letter to T.B. Sapru, assured him that he would not make any hasty statement. |
| 1944 | June | 9 | In letter, advised Aruna Asaf Ali to come out and surrender herself and not to die underground. |
| 1944 | June | 9 | In letter to Annada Babu Chowdhary, said "Secretary is a sin and symptom of violence all underground activity is taboo." |
| 1944 | June | 9 | Discussion with H.P. Mody. |
| 1944 | June | 10 | Gandhi distributed to friends copies of his correspondence with Government, as also his reply to Congress Responsibility for the Disturbances, 1942-43. |
| 1944 | June | 11 | Discussion with H.P. Mody. |
| 1944 | June | 12 | Gandhi gave message in writing to Bombay Keraleeya Samaj, whose members offered prayers at his place and presented him with a purse of Rs.501. |
| 1944 | June | 12 | Silent interview to journalists. |
| 1944 | June | 15 | After observing silence for a couple of hours, Gandhi left for Juhu at 7.55 a.m.; boarded Poona Express at a level crossing between Kurla and Sion, accompanied by Dr. Sushila Nayyar, Dr. Gajjar, Dr. Gilder and Mayor Nagindas T. Master. In Poona, put up |
| 1944 | June | 17 | In letter to Viceroy, renewed request for permission to meet Working Committee members; also expressed willingness to meet the addressee anywhere at his convenience. |
| 1944 | June | 20 | Interview to Stuart Gelder of News Chronicle. |
| 1944 | June | 22 | Viceroy turned down Gandhis request; consented for publication of correspondence between them. |
| 1944 | June | 29 | Gandhi spoke in Hindustani to Maharashtra Congress representatives. |
| 1944 | June | 30 | With Gandhis approval, C. Rajagopalachari telegraphically informed Jinnah of the decision to publish his Formula and the latters rejection of it. He, however, appealed to Jinnah to reconsider the decision. |
| 1944 | July | 4, 6 | Gandhi gave interview to Stuart Gelder. |
| 1944 | July | 12 | In telegram to Sadanand, apologized for publication of unauthorized report of interview to Gelder. |
| 1944 | July | 12 | Issued statement on interview to Gelder along with two notes giving details about discussions. |
| 1944 | July | 13 | In interview to the Press, declared that he had never said that august resolution had lapsed. |
| 1944 | July | 14 | In answer to a question, expressed willingness to resume publication of Harijan without any restraint. |
| 1944 | July | 14 | In interview to the Press, appealed for fair treatment to detenus who were released; answered criticisms of some congressmen. |
| 1944 | July | 15 | In letter to Editor, Free Press Journal, protested against publication of complaint against him without consulting him. |
| 1944 | July | 15 | In interview to the Press, explained difference between Cripps Plan and his own. |
| 1944 | July | 16 | In statement to the Press, declared that restrictions on detenus were "degrading". |
| 1944 | July | 17 | In letter to Jinnah, asked for time for their meeting. In letter to Winston Churchill, said "I ask you to trust and use me for the sake of your people and mine and through them those of the world." |
| 1944 | July | 19 | In interview to the Press, expressed confidence that independence was a certainty. |
| 1944 | July | 20 | In interview to the press, answered questions of Cavalcade. |
| 1944 | July | 22 | In interview to United press of India, elucidated his view that military control may remain in the hands of the Viceroy and the Commander-in-Chief. |
| 1944 | July | 22 | Pacified a few excited Hindus of the Hindu Rashtra Dal who staged black-flag demonstration at prayer meeting. |
| 1944 | July | 23 | In interview to the press, denied Sind Home Ministers allegation that "subversive movement had been restarted throughout India." |
| 1944 | July | 24 | Jinnah invited Gandhi for talks at his residence in Bombay in mid-August. |
| 1944 | July | 26 | Gandhi gave interview to the Press on Lord Munsters speech in the House of Commons. |
| 1944 | July | 27 | In letter to Lord Wavell, said that Lord Munsters speech "may serve as a basic for mutual friendly discussion". |
| 1944 | July | 27 | Discussion with Panchagani citizens. |
| 1944 | July | 28 | In statement to the press, Gandhi explained views against sabotage and secrecy. |
| 1944 | July | 28 | In the House of Commons, Amery said that Gandhis proposals "do not form even the starting point for a profitable discussion". |
| 1944 | July | 29, 30 | Gandhi had discussion with Bombay Congress leaders about august 9 celebrations. |
| 1944 | July | 30 | In letter to P.C. Joshi, asked for further clarifications. Interview to News Chronicle on Amerys statement. |
| 1944 | July | 30 | Interview to the Press on debate in the House of Commons. |
| 1944 | August | 1 | Gandhi left Panchgani after a months stay. |
| 1944 | August | 2 | In Bombay; gave interview to Daily Worker. |
| 1944 | August | 3 | Reached Sevagram. |
| 1944 | August | 5 | Issued statement to Press on how to celebrate 9th of August. |
| 1944 | August | 5 | Gave interview to Shyama Prasad Mookerjee. |
| 1944 | August | 7 | Gave interview to United press of India. |
| 1944 | August | 8 | Issued statement to Press. |
| 1944 | August | 9 | Inaugurated 60-minute mass spinning in connection with August 9 celebrations in Sevagram. |
| 1944 | August | 9 | Had discussion with T.B. Sapru. |
| 1944 | August | 10 | Discussed Rajaji Formula with Bengal Congressmen. |
| 1944 | August | 15 | Gave interview to Duty Society Deputation. |
| 1944 | August | Before 17 | Gave interview to Associate Press of India on his correspondence with Viceroy. |
| 1944 | August | 30 | Sent message for All-India Students Federation. |
| 1944 | August | 31 | In statement to press appealed to people to pray for success of his talks with M.A. Jinnah. |
| 1944 | September | 1 | Addressed A.I.S.A. meeting. |
| 1944 | September | 2 | Addressed A.I.S.A. meeting. |
| 1944 | September | 3 | Gave statement to Press. |
| 1944 | September | 3 | Addressed A.I.S.A. meeting. |
| 1944 | September | 5 | Presided at A.I.V.I.A. meeting. |
| 1944 | September | 6 | All-India Hindu Students Federation delegation picketed Gandhis hut in Sevagram to protest against his meeting M.A. Jinnah. Gandhi assured them that he would not do anything without consulting Bengal. |
| 1944 | September | 9 | Reached Bombay. |
| 1944 | September | 9 | Met M.A. Jinnah; talks began. |
| 1944 | September | 11 | Discussion continued. |
| 1944 | September | 11 | Gandhi spoke at prayer meeting. |
| 1944 | September | 12 to 15 | Talks with Jinnah continued. |
| 1944 | September | 16 | Talks continued. |
| 1944 | September | 16 | Gandhi addressed prayer meeting. |
| 1944 | September | 17 and 18 | Talks with Jinnah continued. |
| 1944 | September | 19 | Talks continued. |
| 1944 | September | 19 | In prayer speech Gandhi warned people against speculations both in Indian and foreign Press. |
| 1944 | September | 20 to 23 | Talks with Jinnah continued. |
| 1944 | September | 24 | Talks continued. |
| 1944 | September | 24 | Gandhi in statement to Press rejected remours regarding disbandment to Sevagram Ashram. |
| 1944 | September | 25 and 26 | Talks with Jinnah continued. |
| 1944 | September | 27 | At prayer meeting Gandhi announced breakdown of talks with Jinnah. |
| 1944 | September | 28 | Gave statement to Press on breakdown of talks. |
| 1944 | September | 29 | Gave interview to News Chronicle on failure of talks. |
| 1944 | September | 30 | In afternoon left for Sevagram. |
| 1944 | October | 1 | Reached Sevagram. |
| 1944 | October | 2 | Gandhis birthday celebrated. |
| 1944 | October | 2 | Gandhi addressed Kasturba National Memorial Trust meeting; received purse of Rs.80 lakhs. |
| 1944 | October | 7 | Started discussion with Shrikrishnadas Jaju regarding reorientation of All-India Spinners Association. |
| 1944 | October | 8 | Discussion continued. |
| 1944 | October | 10 | Discussion continued. |
| 1944 | October | 10 | Gandhi sent congratulations to Raja of Phaltan on introduction of full responsible Government. |
| 1944 | October | 11 | Through press acknowledged birthday greetings. Discussion with Shrikrishnadas Jaju continued. |
| 1944 | October | 12 | Discussion continued. |
| 1944 | October | 13 | Gandhi had discussion with Shrikrishnadas Jaju. |
| 1944 | October | 14 | Concluded discussion with Shrikrishnadas Jaju. |
| 1944 | October | 16 | Wrote foreword to The Gandhian Plan of Economic Development for India. |
| 1944 | October | 22 | Wrote "Hints for Workers on Constructive Programme" for conference of congressmen to be held at Bombay on October 28. |
| 1944 | October | 22 | Issued statement to Press regarding Syed Mahmuds release and his correspondence with Viceroy and appealed to Congressmen not to ostracize him. |
| 1944 | October | On or after 22 | Had discussion with friends about his proposed fast. |
| 1944 | October | 23 | Gave statement to Press on proposed fast. |
| 1944 | October | 25 | In letter to T.B.Sapru suggested convening of conference to examine "Pakistan issue" |
| 1944 | October | 26 | Had talk with Mridula Sarabhai on proposed fast. |
| 1944 | October | Before 27 | Had discussion with representatives of Hindustani Talimi Sangh. |
| 1944 | October | 29 | In statement to Press said that fast would be unnecessary if exploitation and injustice were destroyed. |
| 1944 | October | 29 | Gave interview to N.G. Ranga. |
| 1944 | November | On or before 2 | Had discussion with H.J. Khandekar. |
| 1944 | November | 7 | Blessed marriage of Abha and Kanu Gandhi. |
| 1944 | November | Before 9 | In talk with Gulzarilal Nanda stated "If everyone does his duty it is possible that fast may not come." |
| 1944 | November | 10 | Addressed Hindustani Talimi Sangh meeting. |
| 1944 | November | 12 | Sent message for Jawaharlal Nehrus birthday celebration in London. |
| 1944 | November | 17 | Sent message for "Majur Din" of Ahmedabad. |
| 1944 | November | 19 | Inaugurated Basic Education Teachers Training Camp. |
| 1944 | November | 27 | In statement clarified objects and work of Hindustani Prachar Sabha. |
| 1944 | November | 28 | Gave interview to N.G. Ranga. |
| 1944 | November | Before 29 | Sent message to Allahabad Students Conference. |
| 1944 | November | 30 | Felt fatigued and weak, decided to talk rest. |
| 1944 | December | 1 | Addressed trustees of A.I.S.A. |
| 1944 | December | 1 | Through press conveyed his decision to take complete rest and "discontinue all public activities" from 4th to 31st December. |
| 1944 | December | 2 | Attended A.I.S.A. meeting. |
| 1944 | December | 3 | Attended A.I.S.A. meeting. |
| 1944 | December | 11 | Visited samadhi of Jamnalal Bajaj. |
| 1944 | December | 12 | Visited Leper Ashram. |
| 1944 | December | 25 | Sent message on Christmas Day. |
| 1944 | December | 30 | Romain Rolland died in Switzerland. |
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