[Letter to C Rajagopalachari]

Summary

This one-page letter, dated 6 January 1964 and sent from New Delhi, is addressed by N.C. Chatterjee to C. Rajagopalachari (“Rajaji”). Chatterjee thanks Rajaji for his congratulatory message after Chatterjee’s return from Burdwan, emphasizing that Rajaji’s message was especially welcome among the many he received.

The letter also expresses a political intention: Chatterjee says he will strive to make the Congress less arrogant and the opposition more united and effective. The page is a typed “true copy” on a Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha letterhead; no formal title or publisher is printed.

Key points

• The letter is dated 6 January 1964 and originates from 7-B, Pusa Road, New Delhi.
• N.C. Chatterjee writes to C. Rajagopalachari, addressing him as “Rajaji.”
• Chatterjee acknowledges Rajaji’s congratulatory message received after his return from Burdwan.
• He says Rajaji’s message was more welcome than hundreds of other messages he received.
• Chatterjee states that he will work to make the Congress less arrogant.
• He also expresses support for a more united and effective opposition.
• The document is identified as a typed “true copy” and carries a Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha letterhead.