During the same time, while working for the Damodar flood relief, he met Surendranath Banerjee and other moderate leaders. Yogendra Nath Saha introduced him to the non-violent principles of Mahatma Gandhi.
During the same time period, while engaged in the Damodar flood relief effort, he came into contact with Surendranath Banerjee and other moderate leaders. Yogendra Nath Saha introduced him to the principles of non-violent resistance championed by Mahatma Gandhi.