[Letter to Mr Minoo Masani]

Summary

This single-page letter, dated August 14, 1970, is from Dr. G. S. Dhillon, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, to M. R. Masani. Dhillon thanks Masani for his condolence letter following the death of Dhillon’s brother-in-law, S. Basant Singh.

Key points

• The letter was sent from the Speaker’s House, 20 Akbar Road, New Delhi.
• It is dated August 14, 1970.
• Dhillon acknowledges M. R. Masani’s letter of condolence.
• The condolence concerns the death of S. Basant Singh, described as Dhillon’s brother-in-law.
• Dhillon characterizes Basant Singh as young, capable, and promising.
• The death is attributed to a “dastardly act” by assassins.
• Dhillon expresses gratitude for the sympathy of friends and relatives.