Transalation of report in The JAN SATTA,

Summary

This two-page typed document translates reports from Jan Satta dated 26 May 1968 and Bombay Samachar dated 28 May 1968. The reports describe mounting opposition within the Gujarat Swatantra Party to Minoo Masani’s proposal for an ad hoc committee to reorganise the Gujarat unit after the party’s defeat in Rajya Sabha elections. Party leaders, especially Bhailalbhai Patel and H. M. Patel, portray Masani’s initiative as disruptive and accuse him of acting in the interests of the Congress.

The reports also record competing leadership claims and efforts to contain the dispute. Dahyabhai Patel is identified as a possible new Gujarat party chairman with support from several MPs, while the party’s executive committee authorises H. M. Patel to present Gujarat’s views to the General Council. The coverage frames the controversy as a struggle over party discipline, leadership, electoral responsibility, and the future of the Gujarat organisation.

Key points

• Minoo Masani’s proposal for an ad hoc committee for Gujarat provokes opposition among Gujarat Swatantra Party leaders.
• Bhailalbhai Patel and other leaders accuse Masani of being a Congress spy within the Swatantra Party.
• The reports connect Masani’s activities with the alleged weakening or liquidation of the Swatantra Party.
• Dahyabhai Patel is mentioned as a possible chairman of the Gujarat unit, reportedly supported by several MPs.
• The Gujarat party executive committee gives H. M. Patel authority to present the State unit’s views to the General Council.
• Party leaders plan a memorandum criticising Masani’s actions and alleged breach of party discipline.
• The second report says the executive committee opposed forming an ad hoc committee after the defeat of the party’s official Rajya Sabha candidate.