[Letter to C Rajagopalachari]

Summary

In this letter dated 9 August 1962, M. R. Masani writes to C. Rajagopalachari (“Rajaji”) about the future conduct of the Swatantra Party’s organisation and affairs. He reports that party members in Ahmedabad and Bangalore welcomed the decision concerning organisational discipline, integrity, and functioning, and he reaffirms that the decision on Bihar had been considered final.

Key points

• Masani describes support among the party’s inner circle in Ahmedabad and Bangalore for decisions about organisational conduct.
• The letter emphasizes integrity, discipline, and orderly functioning within the Swatantra Party.
• K. M. Munshi has expressed second thoughts about the party’s decision on Bihar.
• Masani warns that accepting Munshi’s proposed course would undermine the party’s position.
• He asks Rajagopalachari to communicate the intended reply to Munshi before Masani leaves on the 17th.
• The letter also concerns arrangements for minutes, necessary correspondence, and a press release.