[Letter to AP Jain]

Summary

In this letter dated June 18, 1963, M. R. Masani replies to A. P. Jain about developments concerning the India-China frontier and the possibility of a no-confidence motion. Masani stresses that neither he nor any individual can decide whether such a motion should proceed: that authority rests with the Central Organising Committee or the Parliamentary Board.

Masani notes that these committees are expected to meet in early August to consider the issues and advises Jain to take no action on the no-confidence matter for the time being. He distinguishes this from the tabling of questions, which he says each individual member may decide independently. The letter is a concise statement about party procedure, institutional competence, and parliamentary judgment.

Key points

• Masani acknowledges Jain’s letter of June 15, 1963, concerning developments on the India-China frontier.
• He says a possible no-confidence motion cannot be decided by him or by any other individual.
• He identifies the Central Organising Committee or Parliamentary Board as the competent bodies on the matter.
• He notes that the relevant committees are expected to meet in early August.
• He advises Jain to take no further action regarding the no-confidence motion at that stage.
• He distinguishes the tabling of questions, which he regards as an individual member’s decision.