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Where Was Gandhi on August 15, 1947? Not in Delhi, But in Calcutta, and Why He Was Sad.
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News18•02-10-2026, 09:20
Where Was Gandhi on August 15, 1947? Not in Delhi, But in Calcutta, and Why He Was Sad.
- •On August 15, 1947, as India celebrated independence, Mahatma Gandhi was in Calcutta (now Kolkata), not Delhi.
- •Gandhi was staying at Hydari Mansion in Beliaghata, Calcutta, actively working to quell Hindu-Muslim violence amidst partition.
- •He observed a 24-hour fast, prayed, and spun the charkha on August 15, deeply saddened by the country's division.
- •For Gandhi, independence meant not just freedom from British rule, but also establishing peace and brotherhood among people.
- •He met with various individuals, including students and Communist Party members, throughout the day, advocating for communal unity.
Key Questions Answered
On August 15, 1947, Mahatma Gandhi was not in Delhi for the independence celebrations, but rather staying at Hydari Mansion in the Beliaghata area of Calcutta.
Gandhi observed a 24-hour fast on August 15, 1947, because while the country was gaining independence, it was also being partitioned amid severe Hindu-Muslim violence and distress.
He spent the day fasting, praying, spinning the charkha, holding meetings with visitors, students, and Communist Party members, and appealing for peace and brotherhood.
