[Letter to N G Ranga]

Summary

In this letter dated 19 June 1964, M. R. Masani writes to Professor N. G. Ranga before leaving for Rajkot. He reports that a memorandum to the President has been sent with five signatures, including Ranga’s, and says he has already sent Ranga a copy.

Masani proposes discussing “the change of Government” at forthcoming meetings in Bombay. He rejects suggestions that the group should alter its attitude, describing this as “kite-flying,” and says he agrees with the position set out in Ranga’s letter. He also cautions Ranga that Piloo Mody is not the chief of the Unit but only its Vice-President, adding that Dandekar, who is the President, has already been invited.

Key points

• The letter is dated 19 June 1964 and is addressed to Professor N. G. Ranga.
• Masani is about to leave for Rajkot.
• A memorandum to the President has been sent with five signatures, including Ranga’s.
• Masani proposes reviewing “the change of Government” at meetings in Bombay.
• He supports maintaining the position expressed in Ranga’s earlier letter.
• He clarifies that Piloo Mody is Vice-President, not chief, of the Unit, and that Dandekar is its President.