[Letter to Mr Homi Modi]

Summary

In this letter dated 26 September 1959, Ranbir Singh Jain of The Himalayan Journals writes to H. P. Mody seeking an opportunity to meet and discuss the Swatantra Party. Jain refers to Rajaji’s appeal for party funds, explains that his journal has recently published an article on the party, and argues that public opinion should be educated about the need for an alternative to the Indian National Congress.

Key points

• The letter is addressed to H. P. Mody and signed by Ranbir Singh Jain.
• Jain refers to C. Rajagopalachari’s appeal for funds for the newly formed Swatantra Party.
• The Himalayan Journals has published, and plans to continue publishing, articles explaining the need for the Swatantra Party.
• Jain criticizes the Indian National Congress for allegedly doing away with opportunities for other parties during its twelve years in power.
• He proposes opening a Swatantra Party central-office branch in Delhi to circulate information and coordinate supporters.
• The immediate political objective is to make the Swatantra Party a combined opposition to Congress, either to redirect Congress or replace it in the next general elections.