[Letter to Wahidur Rahman]

Summary

In this letter dated 28 May 1962, M. R. Masani acknowledges Wahidur Rahman’s report about an unfortunate statement made by a Member of Parliament to a press correspondent. Masani agrees that the statement was regrettable but says that little can be done after the fact, especially because it is difficult to exercise control at a distance.

Key points

• The letter is dated 28 May 1962 and is addressed to Wahidur Rahman.
• Masani refers to Rahman’s letter of 23 May 1962.
• The correspondence concerns an allegedly unfortunate statement by a Member of Parliament to a press correspondent.
• Masani agrees with Rahman’s assessment of the statement.
• Masani says that controlling such conduct from a distance is extremely difficult.
• Masani states that he is writing to the Member of Parliament concerned.