[Letter to Mr Minoo Masani]

Summary

This handwritten letter, dated Godhra, 29 April 1968, is addressed to Minoo Masani and praises his conduct in and outside Parliament, especially his opposition to corrupt figures within the Swatantra Party in Gujarat. The unidentified writer urges Masani to use his position as a representative of the people to pursue two causes: opposition to the allegedly corrupt and influential princes of Rajasthan, and opposition to corrupt government servants who manipulate promotions and transfers for money.

Key points

• The writer commends Masani’s parliamentary and public opposition to corruption.
• The letter encourages Masani to act independently of local political opportunity and party considerations.
• It calls for action against influential princes of Rajasthan who allegedly manipulate honest, conscientious, and efficient government servants.
• It also condemns corrupt government servants who arrange promotions and transfers for monetary gain.
• The writer proposes selecting people with integrity for public office and training them to resist corrupt practices.
• The letter expresses confidence that Masani’s administrative experience and long-term vision could turn this reform ideal into reality.