Letter to HP Mody

Summary

This single-page English letter, dated 30 July 1959 and written from Ajmer by Diwan Mohan Lall to Sir Homi Mody, concerns Lall’s planned visit to Bombay on 5 August. Lall asks whether he may meet Mody briefly and requests that Mody communicate with Shri D. Dare Jenahgir regarding the proposed appointment.

Lall also explains that he cannot attend the Swatantra Party convention scheduled in Bombay for 1–2 August 1959, despite an invitation from C. Rajagopalachari (“Rajaji”), because the short notice has prevented him from making arrangements. The page includes the sender’s letterhead, typed text, handwritten signature, and handwritten date-and-time annotation.

Key points

• The letter was sent from “Lakhan Kotri,” Ajmer, on 30 July 1959.
• Diwan Mohan Lall planned to reach Bombay on 5 August and stay for four days.
• Lall requested a brief meeting with Sir Homi Mody at a convenient time.
• He asked Mody to inform Shri D. Dare Jenahgir about the proposed meeting or appointment.
• Lall declined an invitation from Rajaji to attend the Swatantra Party convention in Bombay on 1–2 August 1959.
• The letter documents an early organisational and personal communication connected with the Swatantra Party.