[Letter from Mr Minoo Masani]

Summary

In this letter dated August 2, 1972, M. R. Masani writes to Asoka Mehta after reading Mehta’s article in The Statesman. Masani says he has submitted a blunter article of his own and encloses a copy, while expressing appreciation for Mehta’s subtitle.

Key points

• Masani responds to an article by Asoka Mehta published in The Statesman.
• He says he has written a more blunt article that will probably appear shortly.
• He is distressed by reports of the Swatantra Party’s ambivalent attitude in both Houses.
• He urges Mehta not to withdraw at the last minute from opposing the Bills.
• He regards the 24th Bill as no better than the 25th, despite George Verghese’s article.
• He suggests consulting Gurupadaswamy and colleagues in the Rajya Sabha because they may hold the deciding votes.