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Abstract George Joseph implemented all freedom struggle movements initiated by Mahatma Gandhiji in Madurai. George Joseph, one of the unpopular freedom fighters (1837-1938), during the first quarter of the 20th century, played an indispensable part in moulding the policies of Indian National Congress and extending the Indian freedom struggle to the most southern parts of India based in the city of Madurai. He had his first meeting with Gandhiji in 1919. This meeting took place in Madras, on the Marina beach Gandhiji was on his tour to provide propagation for his civil disobedience movement and also to exhort the people to observe a hartal on 6th April 1919 and protest against the Rowlett Act. George Joseph was one among the people who were invited to meet Gandhiji. This meeting had a deep impact on the life of George Joseph. George Joseph drew much inspiration from Gandhiji during his meeting with him. This meeting brought out crucial changes in the life of the western educated Barrister George Joseph. Gandhiji had a good relationship and they were in contact through letters often and personal visit sometimes. Though there were some ideological clashes between them, causing George to leave the Congress for some time, he ensured to return back and continue participating in the Indian freedom struggle. The objective of this paper is to bring out the personal and political relationship between Gandhi and George Joseph during freedom movement.