[Letter to Mr Minoo Masani]

Summary

This personal letter, dated 26 June 1967 and written from the Central Bank Building in Fort, Bombay, records C. H. Bhabha’s recent meeting with the Chief Minister of Orissa in Calcutta. Bhabha says they discussed matters of importance to the state and that he recommended three or four people who might be useful to the Chief Minister.

Key points

• Bhabha reports a frank meeting with the Chief Minister of Orissa during a trip to Calcutta.
• He recommended three or four individuals for the Chief Minister’s purposes.
• The meeting also covered several other matters concerning the state of Orissa.
• Bhabha enclosed a copy of a follow-up letter to the Chief Minister for Minoo Masani’s records.
• He expresses confidence that the Chief Minister will do a good job for Orissa.
• He suggests that Masani and his party will receive credit for creating the opportunity for the meeting.