[Letter to SV Raju]

Summary

This two-page English letter, dated 7 May 1976 and issued from the Swatantra Party National Headquarters in Madras, is addressed by Joint Secretary V. S. Srikumar to S. V. Raju. Srikumar acknowledges Raju’s earlier correspondence concerning an income-tax notice and a note sent to Girish Munshi, and says that he will consult the party president before proceeding on the tax matter.

The principal subject is a proposed meeting of the National Executive to discuss current political developments, including minutes from a meeting of opposition parties and proposals that Srikumar characterizes as further damaging the Constitution. The letter proposes Bombay as the venue, suggests the second week of June 1976, and asks Raju to contact Kewal? [name unclear in the scan] and Munshi so that members can be informed in advance. It also anticipates participation by J. P. and Masani.

Key points

• V. S. Srikumar writes to S. V. Raju from the Swatantra Party National Headquarters on 7 May 1976.
• The letter acknowledges correspondence about an income-tax notice and a note addressed to Girish Munshi.
• Srikumar proposes a National Executive meeting on current political developments and opposition-party coordination.
• He urges the party to respond vigorously to proposals he believes would further damage the Constitution.
• Bombay is proposed as the meeting venue, provisionally during the second week of June 1976.
• The proposed meeting may include J. P. and Masani, and Srikumar asks Raju to coordinate with other members.
• Srikumar says he will consult the party president and act on his instructions regarding the income-tax matter.