[Letter to C Rajagopalachari]

Summary

In this letter dated November 2, 1963, M. R. Masani writes to C. Rajagopalachari (“Rajaji”) about using Rajagopalachari’s presence in Delhi on November 23 and 24 to hold an Organisation Sub Committee meeting. Masani asks Rajagopalachari to confirm that he will be in Delhi on those dates so that the meeting can be arranged.

Masani argues that a separate Parliamentary Sub Committee meeting would not justify bringing twelve people to Delhi when there is little substantive business to discuss. He instead proposes a smaller meeting involving Rajagopalachari, Prof. Ranga, K. M. Munshi, Kamakhya Narain Singh, and himself, followed by a Central Organising Committee meeting to complete plans for the National Convention early in the new year.

Key points

• Masani proposes taking advantage of Rajagopalachari’s expected presence in Delhi on November 23 and 24.
• He seeks confirmation from Rajagopalachari before arranging an Organisation Sub Committee meeting.
• He opposes convening a twelve-person Parliamentary Sub Committee because there is insufficient business to discuss.
• He recommends a smaller meeting with Rajagopalachari, Prof. Ranga, K. M. Munshi, Kamakhya Narain Singh, and Masani.
• He also anticipates a Central Organising Committee meeting to finalise preparations for the National Convention early in 1964.