GENERAL SECRETARY'S LETTER No. 143

Summary

This one-page letter from the Swatantra Party Central Office, dated 18 November 1966, reports on a meeting of the Central Parliamentary Board held in New Delhi on 5 November. The Board expressed dissatisfaction with the slow nomination of prospective candidates for Parliament and State Assemblies in several states and instructed State Units to accelerate their recommendations.

The letter sets a deadline for the party’s candidate-selection process: nominations were expected to be substantially received before the National Convention in December, with 10 December fixed as the final date for receiving nominations. Signed by M. R. Masani as General Secretary, the communication is an internal piece of party organisation focused on electoral preparation.

Key points

• The Central Parliamentary Board met in New Delhi on 5 November 1966.
• The Board criticised the slow pace of candidate nominations in several states.
• State Units were asked to expedite their recommendations.
• The party hoped to receive most nominations before its December National Convention.
• 10 December was fixed as the last date for receiving nominations for Parliament and State Assemblies.
• The letter was issued and signed by M. R. Masani in his capacity as General Secretary.