[Letter to Mr Minoo Masani]

Summary

In this handwritten letter dated approximately 16 April 1964, C. Rajagopalachari writes to Minoo Masani about a recent telegram and encloses a copy of one of his speeches or articles for Masani to read before speaking in Parliament. Rajagopalachari indicates that the material may still be useful even if it reaches Masani late.

The letter also asks Masani to arrange for a typed copy of the article to be sent to an unnamed person whom Rajagopalachari believes may be changing his position. He closes by expressing uncertainty about whether he has correctly understood that person’s views and hopes that Masani and he can help him understand the subject.

Key points

• Rajagopalachari refers to a telegram sent to Minoo Masani.
• He encloses a copy of a speech or article for Masani to read before a parliamentary speech.
• He says that receiving the material late would not make it useless.
• He asks Masani to have a typed copy sent to an unnamed third party.
• He speculates that this person may be beginning to soften or change his position.
• The correspondence reflects political coordination and persuasion among liberal political figures.