[Letter to Mr C Rajagopalachari]

Summary

In this typed copy of a letter dated September 9, 1959, K. M. Munshi writes from the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan camp in New Delhi to C. Rajagopalachari (“Rajaji”). He forwards letters concerning contacts made by Prof. Ranga and Shri Zamindar, and reports that the Raja of Ramgarh and Shri Paliwal are awaiting Rajagopalachari’s instructions before declaring the formation of the Swatantra Party in their respective legislatures. Munshi argues that they have sufficient numbers and that such a declaration would have a significant moral effect on the country.

The letter also addresses the party’s immediate administrative needs. Munshi asks that the treasurer release at least Rs. 500 per month for each office in Rajasthan, Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, and urges prompt action to establish a central office in Madras. The document is marked “COPY/-” and contains no printed page folio or formal title.

Key points

• Munshi writes to C. Rajagopalachari from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in New Delhi on September 9, 1959.
• He forwards Rajagopalachari’s letters to Prof. Ranga after Ranga’s contact with Shri Zamindar.
• The Raja of Ramgarh and Shri Paliwal are awaiting instructions to declare the Swatantra Party in their legislatures.
• Munshi says the legislators have sufficient numbers and that the declaration would have a strong moral effect on the country.
• He requests monthly financial allocations of at least Rs. 500 for party offices in five regions.
• He calls for expedited administrative work and the establishment of a central office in Madras.