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no conclusive precedent for the purposes of the present reference.” Dr. Ambedkar quoted two authorities in support of his assertion, Knolt vs. Cottee, and Johnson vs. Rowlands” [1]
Following are the stage to stage details : Editors.
I
“HARIJAN REPRESENTATION IN COMMITTEE
Dr. Ambedkar’s Telegram to Gandhiji
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, Leader of the Independent Labour Party, has sent the following telegram to Mahatma Gandhi :—
“Would like knowing if Rajkot Depressed classes get representation on the Reforms Committee.” [2]
II
“ANOTHER CLAIM FOR SEAT
Dr. Ambedkar’s Wire to Virawalla
The Muslim Deputationists to-day denied that the negotiations had broken down and added that they will be seeing Gandhiji again to-night. Meanwhile they are in communication with a prominent Muslim League leader in Bombay to receive instructions.
The Girasyas and Bhayats whose claim for representation on the Reforms Committee have not been accepted are waiting in a deputation on the Thakore Saheb to-night.
The latest claimant for a seat on the Reforms Committees are some members of the Depressed Classes in Rajkot. Dr. Ambedkar has wired to Durbar Virawalla to-day “hope you won’t forget your State representation to Depressed Classes on your Reforms Committee as already promised.”
The First Member of Rajkot Council has handed over the above telegram to Gandhiji.
1: Keer, pp 322-323.
2: The Bombay Chronicle, dated 14th April 1939.