[Letter from SV Raju]

Summary

In this one-page letter dated 10 January 1975, S. V. Raju replies to K. Sundaram about proposed political contacts in Uttar Pradesh. Raju says he knows Vijay Pal Singh Saxena and R. S. Bharati but has not heard of C. Sekar; he also recommends Hari Kumar Pathak and J. C. G. Tiwari. He cautions that separate visits could repeat earlier mistakes and suggests that Harihar Patel be authorised to meet the group at a single location, preferably outside Lucknow.

Key points

• Raju responds to Sundaram’s letter of 1 January 1975 and the attached correspondence from several Uttar Pradesh contacts.
• He identifies Vijay Pal Singh Saxena and R. S. Bharati as known contacts, while saying he does not know C. Sekar.
• He recommends Hari Kumar Pathak and J. C. G. Tiwari as additional political contacts.
• He warns that uncoordinated visits to Uttar Pradesh could result in repeating earlier mistakes.
• He proposes that Harihar Patel meet the contacts together at one location, preferably in a smaller town away from Lucknow.
• He suggests making approximately Rs. 1,000 available to Mr. Patel for the proposed visit.
• He argues that visibly re-establishing the party’s presence in Uttar Pradesh would have a psychological impact elsewhere.
• He notes that the National Executive is scheduled to meet in Bombay on 22 January and proposes settling the matter if Haribabu attends.