[Letter to N G Ranga]

Summary

In this letter dated June 12, 1964, M. R. Masani writes to Prof. N. G. Ranga about Piloo Mody’s possible attendance at meetings of the Swatantra Party’s Central Organising Committee and General Council in Bombay. Although Piloo Mody is not a member of either body, Masani proposes informally relaxing the normal procedure by telling him verbally that he is welcome to attend.

Key points

• The letter is dated June 12, 1964, and is signed by M. R. Masani.
• Masani is writing to Prof. N. G. Ranga regarding Piloo Mody’s attendance at Swatantra Party meetings.
• Piloo Mody is not a member of either the Central Organising Committee or the General Council.
• Masani proposes welcoming Piloo Mody verbally rather than issuing a formal invitation.
• Masani argues that a formal invitation could create an awkward precedent because other senior Bombay party members might have an equally strong claim to attend.
• Masani asks Ranga to object if he disagrees, otherwise treating silence as approval.