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 each other and our opponents whether administrators or co-operators. We were to appeal to their hearts and evoke I means the best in them, not play upon their fear to gain our end. Consciously or unconsciously the majority of us—the articulate portion—have not been true to our pledge. We have been intolerant towards our opponents. Our own countrymen are filled with distrust of us. They simply do not believe in our non-violence. Hindus and Mussulmans in many places have provided an object lesson not in non-violence but in violence. Even the ‘changers’ and the ‘ no-changers’ have flung mud against one another. Each has claimed the monopoly of truth and with an ignorant certainty of conviction sworn at the other for his helpless stupidity.

The pages of Young India can only, therefore, illustrate the utility and the necessity of non-violence in dealing with the questions that engage public attention. So much for the central policy of Young India.

A word as to the business side. Some of the readers till recollect that I announced that when at the instance of Mr. Shankerlal Banker and other friends I took up the