[Letter to Mr Homi Modi]

Summary

This one-page English letter, dated 31 August 1959, is written by S. V. Krishnaswamy on Swatantra Party letterhead to Homi Modi. Krishnaswamy forwards information about Hukum Singh’s organizational work in Rajasthan, noting that although a full-fledged organization has not yet been established there, the effort is progressing rapidly.

The letter requests an initial payment of Rs. 2,500 to Hukum Singh, followed by a further Rs. 2,500 after vouchers are received, to encourage and sustain the work. Krishnaswamy also asks that the Bombay Treasurer allocate half of the available funds to the Centre, since regional subsidies cannot be provided without it. A handwritten note at the foot of the page appears to discuss the timing and delivery of the payment.

Key points

• S. V. Krishnaswamy writes to Homi Modi from the Swatantra Party office in Madras.
• The letter concerns the development of a Swatantra Party organization in Rajasthan.
• Hukum Singh’s work is described as expanding despite the absence of a fully established organization.
• The sender requests Rs. 2,500 as a first installment and proposes a second payment of the same amount after vouchers are obtained.
• The letter links timely financial support to encouraging effective regional organizational work.
• Krishnaswamy seeks 50 percent of the funds held by the Bombay Treasurer for the Centre, arguing that regional subsidies depend on it.