[Letter to Mr Minoo Masani]

Summary

In this letter dated November 18, 1967, Mrs. Kailash Rekhi thanks Minoo Masani for his circular proposing a change in the election of the Swatantra Party’s General Secretary. She agrees with the proposal’s underlying considerations but expresses surprise at the timing, noting Masani’s longstanding service to the party and its ideals. She remains uncertain whether the General Council will accept the suggested change.

Key points

• Rekhi acknowledges Masani’s November 1, 1967, circular concerning the election of the party’s General Secretary.
• She agrees with the basic considerations behind Masani’s proposal for a change.
• She is surprised by the proposal in light of Masani’s long and dedicated service to the party.
• She notes that the General Council’s response to the proposed change remains uncertain.
• She thanks Masani for his continuing advice on the affairs of the Delhi unit.
• She recalls following his earlier advice not to stand for office in the Delhi elections.
• She endorses Mr. Dandekar as an able party member capable of serving as General Secretary, while stressing the continuing value of Masani’s guidance.