[Letter to Mr H P Modi]

Summary

This two-page letter, dated 23 September 1959 and written by C. Rajagopalachari on Swatantra Party letterhead, concerns the party’s early organisation and leadership. Rajagopalachari tells H. P. Modi that S. Y. Krishnaswamy’s absence has complicated financial arrangements, but says the proposed arrangements are satisfactory if implemented. He proposes that Minoo Masani be made General Secretary immediately, with responsibility for touring India, coordinating regional leaders, and guiding party workers.

Key points

• Rajagopalachari describes organisational and financial difficulties caused by S. Y. Krishnaswamy’s absence in Trivandrum.
• He proposes Minoo Masani’s immediate appointment as Swatantra Party General Secretary.
• Masani is expected to tour India and strengthen regional party organisation.
• The letter links the party’s organisational needs to a wider wave of public enthusiasm.
• Rajagopalachari attributes some organisational weakness to regional leaders’ loss of initiative.
• The second page discusses the merger of Rangarh’s party and efforts by Paliwal to bring legislative groups into Swatantra Party blocs.
• The correspondence refers to difficulties coordinating leaders across Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bombay, and other regions.