(Dr. Dadoo gave this message to the Indian people of South Africa immediately after he was sentenced to six months` imprisonment. He handed the message before going down the grille.)

I am fully convinced as Dr. Naicker is that the Indian community will wage a relentless battle against the Ghetto Act while we are in prison and with this knowledge our six months will come to an end soon.

(Dr. Dadoo gave this message to the Indian people of South Africa immediately after he was sentenced to six months` imprisonment. He handed the message before going down the grille.)

I am fully convinced as Dr. Naicker is that the Indian community will wage a relentless battle against the Ghetto Act while we are in prison and with this knowledge our six months will come to an end soon.

To the Indians I say, I have confidence in you. Please do nothing while I am away which will bring discredit to our people. The honour and prestige of our people and of India and Pakistan demand that we do not bend before oppression.

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