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Pandit Malaviyaji

A Hindu leader and educator who worked with Gandhi on national issues.

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Also known as Pandit Malaviyaji, Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviyaji, Malaviyaji

First appearance: part v xii the stain of indigo

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Mentioned as a devotee whose reading of the Bhagavat during Gandhi's fast made him wish he had heard such readings in childhood.

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Pandit Malaviyaji first appears in 0138 part v xii the stain of indigo.

In Glimpses of Religion: Mentioned as a devotee whose reading of the Bhagavat during Gandhi's fast made him wish he had heard such readings in childhood.

Later, in Lord Curzon’s Durbar: Invited Gandhi to attend the durbar for the foundation stone of Hindu University.

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Glimpses of Religion
Mentioned as a devotee whose reading of the Bhagavat during Gandhi's fast made him wish he had heard such readings in childhood.
Lord Curzon’s Durbar
Invited Gandhi to attend the durbar for the foundation stone of Hindu University.
Abolition of Indentured Emigration
Moves the resolution in the Imperial Legislative Council in March 1916 and later asks for leave to introduce a bill for immediate abolition in February 1917.
Case Withdrawn
Offers to come to Champaran if needed; Gandhi keeps him informed but does not call him.
XXXV: In the Punjab
Sends telegrams urging Gandhi to come to the Punjab; helps organize the non-official inquiry committee.
The Amritsar Congress
Shared a room with Gandhi, worked tirelessly for a compromise, and announced the agreement.
Congress Initiation
Mentioned as a prince among beggars for public causes, compared to Gandhi's fundraising ability.
At Nagpur
Advocated for the goal of swaraj within the British Empire only.

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