[Letter to Mr Narendra Singh Mahida]

Summary

In this letter dated 24 April 1962, M. R. Masani writes to Narendra Singh Mahida about a missed exchange of correspondence after Mahida changed his address. Masani is awaiting confirmation of a meeting scheduled for 2 May and explains that he cannot finalize his travel arrangements until he knows whether the meeting will take place; otherwise, he expects to reach Delhi on 3 May.

Masani also responds to Mahida’s report about indiscipline in the state, promising to address the matter in Delhi while asking him to prevent the situation from worsening. He notes that press reports have left unclear what Mahida and his colleagues ultimately did concerning the election of the Deputy Speaker. The letter closes with a request for Mahida’s telephone number and encouragement to use Wahab Azad in setting up the office of the Parliamentary Group.

Key points

• Masani acknowledges Mahida’s letter and explains that their correspondence crossed after Mahida changed his address.
• He is awaiting confirmation of a meeting planned for 2 May and cannot finalize his travel arrangements without it.
• He intends to reach Delhi on 3 May if the meeting is not fixed for the 2nd.
• Masani expresses concern about indiscipline and asks Mahida to prevent the situation from deteriorating.
• He says press reports do not clarify Mahida’s colleagues’ role in the election of the Deputy Speaker.
• He asks for Mahida’s telephone number and supports using Wahab Azad to establish the Parliamentary Group office.