292 DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR : WRITINGS AND SPEECHES
On behalf of the Thakore Saheb Durbar Virawalla has sent the following telegram to Dr. Ambedkar : “Your wire has been communicated to His Highness. I am directed to say that in spite of His Highness’ desire and keenness Mr. Patel is not likely to recommend any representative of the Depressed Class. If you so desire, His Highness will willingly grant an interview to discuss with you how the Depressed Classes could be helped. “—A. P.” [1]
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“ DR. AMBEDKAR AS STATE GUEST
(From Our Correspondent.)
Rajkot, April 18 .
Dr. Ambedkar arrived from Bombay this morning by air and was received by some Girasias at the aerodrome. He was taken to the state guest house in a state car.
Khwaji Hassan Nizami who also arrived with Dr. Ambedkar was received at Anandkunj by Mahatmaji this morning and had a talk with Mahatmaji for an hour. [2]
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“DR. AMBEDKAR SEES THAKORE
(From Our Correspondent.)
Rajkot, April 18.
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar who arrived here this morning in order to study the Harijan problems is returning to Bombay tomorrow. The Doctor interviewed the Thakore Saheb to-night and will see Gandhiji tomorrow.
In the evening prominent Muslim leaders and Bhayats met him and discussed how their negotiations with Gandhiji for representation of their interest in the Reforms Committee broke down.
1: The Bombay Chronicle, dated 15th April 1939.
2: The Bombay Chronicle, dated 19th April 1939.