[Letter to Mr Minoo Masani]

Summary

In this one-page letter dated 17 January 1964, C. Rajagopalachari writes to M. R. Masani about arrangements for an upcoming Swatantra Party Convention. He endorses keeping the convention’s first Saturday-afternoon sitting closed to the press and visitors, followed by a press interview on the conclusions, while opening the Sunday sessions to both press and visitors.

Rajagopalachari also advises against discussing proposed organisational amendments, membership, and finances before the press and public. He says he will review Masani’s draft resolutions and prepare a resolution on friendship with Pakistan, as suggested by Masani.

Key points

• Rajagopalachari agrees with Masani’s proposed arrangements for the Swatantra Party Convention.
• The first Saturday-afternoon sitting is to remain closed to the press and visitors.
• A press interview is planned to present the convention’s conclusions.
• The Sunday morning and Sunday afternoon sessions are to be open to the press and visitors.
• Organisational amendments, membership, and finances should not be discussed publicly before the press and public.
• Rajagopalachari will review Masani’s draft resolutions and prepare one concerning friendship with Pakistan.