essay
PM to meet Opposition group MPs
New Delhi · 1966
1 pages
Summary
This newspaper report, datelined New Delhi, June 6, states that Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had sent telegrams to opposition-group members of both Houses of Parliament, inviting them to meet her individually or in groups over the next few days. The meetings were intended to discuss informally the background and implications of the decision to devalue the rupee.
Key points
- Prime Minister Indira Gandhi proposed meeting opposition-group MPs.
- The meetings were to take place individually or in small groups.
- The stated purpose was an informal discussion of the rupee devaluation.
- The report says Gandhi regarded the devaluation as a national issue requiring discussion with important party leaders.
- Telegram recipients included members associated with the Communist Party, Swatantra, PSP, SSP, DMK, Jan Sangh, and Republican Party, among others.
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