It was a Congress session in Belgaum, in 1924. Mahatma Gandhi was the President—for the first and the last time. The session was in full swing, when arrived Annie Besant in the pandal. The train was late and she could not be there before the session started. But as soon as she entered the pandal there was applause for several long minutes, welcoming her. Mahatma Gandhi readjusted the schedules and invited Annie Besant to address the audience. It was a fiery speech and one could feel the difference in the quality. Later, it is unfortunate, Mahtma Gandhi and Annie Besant could not work together. Yes, the leadership was now of another tone and temper.

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