[Letter to Mr Minoo Masani]

Summary

This one-page English letter from B. Achuta Raju to M. R. Masani acknowledges Masani’s letter congratulating Raju on his election to the General Council of the All India Swatantra Party. Raju agrees that changes in a party’s administrative personnel can be desirable, but expresses regret at Masani’s departure from the office of General Secretary, emphasizing his statesmanship, experience, and integrity.

Raju also praises Masani’s contribution to the Swatantra Party since its formation and welcomes his promise to continue helping and guiding the party. He concludes by assuring Masani of his cooperation with the new executive and offering a blessing for his continued service to the country. The page bears a handwritten receipt annotation that appears to read “Received 21/11,” but no year is printed.

Key points

• Raju thanks Masani for congratulating him on his election to the party’s General Council.
• He accepts that changes in a party’s administrative personnel may be desirable.
• He regrets Masani’s departure as General Secretary, citing his statesmanship, experience, and integrity.
• He credits Masani with nourishing and developing the Swatantra Party since its birth.
• He welcomes Masani’s promise of continued help and guidance to the party.
• He pledges sincere cooperation with the new executive.