[Letter to C Rajagopalachari]

Summary

In this letter dated 20 May 1964, Minoo Masani writes to C. Rajagopalachari (“Rajaji”) about arrangements for Rajagopalachari’s Bombay programme from 28 June to 2 July. Masani confirms that a public meeting under the auspices of the Swatantra Party is scheduled for Monday, 29 June, at 6:15 p.m.

Masani objects to the demanding schedule proposed for Tuesday, 30 June, which would combine a General Council meeting, a Rotary Club address, another General Council meeting, and an evening address to the Indian Council of World Affairs. He proposes moving the ICWA talk to the evening of Wednesday, 1 July, and asks Rajagopalachari to confirm that change. The letter is a practical exchange about coordinating political and public engagements rather than a statement of policy or ideology.

Key points

• The letter is dated 20 May 1964 and is addressed to C. Rajagopalachari, whom Masani calls Rajaji.
• Masani outlines Rajagopalachari’s Bombay programme for 28 June to 2 July.
• A Swatantra Party public meeting is scheduled for Monday, 29 June, at 6:15 p.m.
• Masani considers the proposed Tuesday schedule excessively demanding, with several consecutive engagements.
• He recommends moving the Indian Council of World Affairs address from 30 June to 1 July.
• Masani asks Rajagopalachari to confirm the revised date before leaving for Madras on 2 July.