GENERAL SECRETARY'S LETTER NO. 160

Summary

General Secretary’s Letter No. 160, dated August 7, 1967, asks Swatantra Party state committees to recommend the composition of their State or Regional Councils. Referring to Article 8(b) of the Party Constitution and the Procedure for Party Elections, N. Dandekar explains that district representation is to vary with the number of District Committees and enrolled Workers, subject to a minimum of one and a maximum of ten representatives per district. State committees are asked to submit their proposed representation ratios, district seat allocations, and the resulting strength of the council by August 31, 1967.

Key points

• The letter concerns the composition and election of Swatantra Party State or Regional Councils.
• Article 8(b) requires these councils to be elected by elected members of district committees through proportional representation.
• District representation on a State Council is to range from one to ten representatives, depending on district committees and Worker enrolment.
• State committees must recommend representation ratios, district seat allocations, and the resulting council strength.
• Certified membership figures are to follow an inspection of state-unit membership records.
• The attached Constitution defines the Party’s organisational hierarchy, membership categories, elected bodies, and powers.
• The attached election procedure sets deadlines and prescribes electoral rolls, returning officers, secret ballots, and committee elections.