[Letter to MR Arya]

Summary

This single-page typed letter, dated September 17, 1974, is addressed to Sewaram and signed by Mr. M.R. Arya. Arya apologises for an earlier letter that caused offence and explains that he had asked Col. Parshicha about Sewaram because he had not received any telephone calls; he had not intended to suggest that Sewaram could be purchased or influenced.

Arya affirms a shared commitment to “morality and decency in public life” and condemns what he describes as a conspiracy involving Piloo, Madhu, and Masani. He refers to an alleged payment of Rs. 20,000, forged or photocopied papers, and efforts to swallow the small Asi premises situated in the Swatantra Party office. He also expresses disgust at the handling of Convention bills, mentions an article in Freedom First, and asks that Mohanlal Jatav remove a Star from his signboard, arguing that only people with courage and conviction have a right to it.

Key points

• Arya apologises for the tone and consequences of a previous letter to Sewaram.
• He denies saying that Sewaram could be purchased and stresses their shared moral values.
• The letter alleges a Rs. 20,000 payment, fabricated or photocopied papers, and political wrongdoing involving several named figures.
• Arya criticises the handling of Convention bills and the attempted takeover of premises in the Swatantra Party office.
• He refers to an article in Freedom First and hopes Sewaram’s telephone connection will be restored.
• He asks Mohanlal Jatav to remove a Star from his signboard, associating the symbol with courage and conviction.