845.00/2253: Telegram
The Officer in Charge at New Delhi (Merrell) to the Secretary of State
New Delhi, May 6,
1944—11 a.m.
[Received May 6—8:29 a.m.]
[Received May 6—8:29 a.m.]
324. Gandhi was released unconditionally at 8 p.m. today.
A communiqué issued by the Government of India at midnight reads in toto as follows:
“In view of the medical reports of Mr. Gandhi’s health, Government has decided to release him unconditionally. This decision has been taken solely on medical grounds. The release takes place at 8 p.m. on May 6”.
Merrell