[Letter to HP Mody]

Summary

This one-page letter, dated 30 June 1959, announces T. Sadasivam’s takeover of the printing, publishing, and management of Swarajya, described on its letterhead as an English political weekly published from Madras by Bharathan Publications Private Limited. Addressed to Sir Hari Mody, the letter presents the change as an effort to widen the reach of the paper’s liberal political commentary.

Key points

• T. Sadasivam announces that he will take over Swarajya from 1 July 1959.
• Swarajya is described as a well-known English political weekly of India.
• Khasa Subba Rau is praised as a fearless critic and distinguished newspaper and periodical editor.
• The formation of the Swatantra Party, with C. Rajagopalachari’s blessing, is called the greatest political event since Independence.
• The letter argues that Rajagopalachari’s voice and Khasa Subba Rau’s editorial voice should reach educated and intelligent Indian households.
• Sadasivam asks Mody to read Swarajya regularly and write when he feels inclined.