Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was first publicly addressed as “Mahatma”.

On January 21, 1915, Gandhi was first publicly addressed as “Mahatma” at a function in Kamribai School, Jetpur, by Nautamlal Bhagvanji Mehta, the Nagar Sheth (town head) of Jetpur.

Tagore claim: Louis Fischer said Tagore first called Gandhi “Mahatma.” But Tagore met Gandhi on March 6, 1915, after Nautamlal Mehta.

Gurukul Kangadi claim: Some say residents called Gandhi “Mahatma” in April 1915. There is no proof, and Jetpur was earlier.

Pranjivan Mehta letter: A private letter to Gokhale on 8th november 1909 called Gandhi “Great Mahatma.” It was not public.

Gondal Rasshala claim: They said a Manpatra was given on January 26, 1915. Gandhi was already in Jetpur on January 21, 1915, with Nautamlal Mehta.
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