[Letter to V T Sreenivasan]

Summary

This three-page archival item preserves an exchange between S. V. Raju and V. T. Sreenivasan in December 1973. In the typed letter dated December 31, Raju thanks Sreenivasan for his earlier letter, explains that he does not regularly read the periodical “My India,” and asks for a copy of Sreenivasan’s radio talk because the copies circulating through Minoo Masani return with pages missing.

Sreenivasan’s handwritten reply, dated December 13, 1973, discusses the return of documents, criticises a “disgraceful” controversy involving Rs. 1,700 in delegate fees, and expresses pleasure that Raju will join Masani’s political organisation. He praises Masani’s appreciation of merit and integrity, wishes Raju a bright future under his leadership, and asks whether Raju reads “My India” regularly. The exchange is primarily personal and political correspondence rather than a sustained policy argument.

Key points

• Raju’s typed letter is dated December 31, 1973, while Sreenivasan’s handwritten reply is dated December 13, 1973.
• Raju says that copies of “My India” circulate through Minoo Masani and return with many pages missing.
• Raju asks Sreenivasan to send him a copy of his radio talk.
• Sreenivasan discusses returning documents that would no longer serve a useful purpose after Raju left the office.
• Sreenivasan refers to a dispute involving Rs. 1,700 in delegate fees and three suspended organisations.
• Sreenivasan welcomes Raju’s reported decision to join Minoo Masani’s political organisation and praises Masani’s merit and integrity.
• The correspondence reflects political affiliation, personal recommendation, and engagement with liberal periodical and broadcast activity.