[Letter to Hargovind D Takkar]

Summary

In this typed letter dated February 18, 1975, S. V. Raju writes from Bombay to Hargovind D. Thakkar, an advocate in Mehsana district, Gujarat. Raju refers to Thakkar’s receipt of the minutes of the Swatantra Party’s National Executive meeting held in Madras on December 8, 1974, and infers that Thakkar opposed the decision to dissolve the party and had not joined the BLD.

Raju asks Thakkar to take an interest in, and advise on, reviving Swatantra Party activities in Gujarat. He says that, after hearing from Thakkar, he will write to him in further detail. Copies are marked to Mr. Sundaram, identified as president, and Mr. Srikumar, identified as general secretary.

Key points

• The letter is dated February 18, 1975, and was sent by S. V. Raju from Chembur, Bombay.
• Raju acknowledges that Hargovind D. Thakkar received the minutes of the Swatantra Party National Executive meeting held in Madras on December 8, 1974.
• Raju presumes that Thakkar opposed the dissolution of the Swatantra Party.
• Raju also presumes that Thakkar had not joined the BLD.
• The letter seeks Thakkar’s advice on reviving Swatantra Party activities in Gujarat.
• Raju promises to provide further details after receiving Thakkar’s response.
• Copies were sent to Mr. Sundaram, president, and Mr. Srikumar, general secretary.