THE INDIAN CONGRESS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21542, 14 January 1932, Page 7

THE INDIAN CONGRESS

STEADILY LOSING GROUND GOVERNMENT’S STRONG STAND NO PAROLE FOR MR GANDHI (British Official Wireless.) (United Press Association.) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) RUGBY, January 12. Reports from all parts of India indicate the absence of enthusiasm for Congress manifestations. Yesterday’s celebration of “ Independence Day ” was quite unsuccessful, no demonstrations taking place. Rumours were circulated that Mr Gandhi was to be released on parole, but this was officially denied. It was emphasised that the Indian Government had no intention of releasing Mr Gandhi without an undertaking that he will not support the civil disobedience movement. The British members of the Round Table Committees, whose work the Indian Government is anxious to facilitate, will leave London on Thursday. PROMINENT WOMEN ARRESTED. CALCUTTA, January 12. Among prominent Congress members arrested are Mrs Gandhi (who now joins her husband in prison) and Miss Maniben Patel (a daughter of Vallabhai Patel). DEFIANT CROWD IN BOMBAY. BATON CHARGE BY POLICE. DELHI, January 13. (Received Jan. 13, at 9 p.m.) There has been a revival of the Congress’s illegal activities in Calcutta and Bombay, At the latter place the police dispersed a defiant crowd by a baton charge, 15 people being injured. Strong action is being taken to prevent boycotting find picketing. Traders’ markets are being thoroughly guarded.