Mahatma Gandhi mobilised â¹6,994 for 1924 Kerala floods
During the 1924 Kerala floods, Mahatma Gandhi had urged people to contribute generously through a series of articles in his publications 'Young India' and 'Navajivan'. He revealed people donated jewellery like gold cufflinks, bracelets, silver anklets while â¹6,994 was collected in cash. Gandhi also wrote a telegram to state's Congress leaders, urging them to assist in government's relief measures.