The Government was suspicious of him and suspected him of being Gandhi's agent in Fiji but still consulted him on Indian affairs. Initially, Manilal worked quietly to help the Indians and the case of Viraswamy is an example of the success he had in Fiji. Viraswamy was an educated young man, who had been recruited in Madras on the understanding that he would be working on a post officer in the government office.
The Government suspected Manilal of being Gandhi's agent in Fiji, but still consulted him on Indian affairs. He worked discreetly to help Indians, and the Viraswamy case demonstrates his success in Fiji. Viraswamy was an educated young man who had been recruited for a government position in Madras.