[Letter to Girish K Munshi]

Summary

In this letter dated June 26, 1975, S. V. Raju writes to Girish Munshi during the Emergency. Raju says that, although an Emergency has been declared, they should reduce efforts to protect the party’s properties because those in power appear likely to target them and seek to destroy all opposition.

The letter urges immediate and discreet action before either correspondent attracts attention. It is a brief, urgent communication concerning political opposition, party property, and the risks posed by state power during the Emergency.

Key points

• The letter is dated June 26, 1975, and is signed by S. V. Raju.
• Raju explains that he had been unable to contact Girish Munshi by telephone.
• He refers to the recently declared Emergency.
• He advises relaxing efforts to protect the party’s properties because those in power may target them.
• He warns that the authorities appear intent on destroying all opposition.
• He urges haste before either correspondent attracts attention.