With the outbreak of the First World War, Pillai formed the International Pro-India Committee and based its headquarters in Zurich; in September 1914, Pillai appointed himself as President.
Pillai formed the International Pro-India Committee. This was with the outbreak of the First World War. Pillai based its headquarters in Zurich. This was with the outbreak of the First World War. Pillai appointed himself as President. This was in September 1914.