[Letter to Mr Minoo Masani]

Summary

In this letter dated 9 April 1968, N. G. Ranga urges M. R. Masani to attend the Swatantra Party’s Central Parliamentary Board and National Executive meetings in Delhi on 13–14 April, despite Masani’s resignation. Ranga presents the meetings as potentially decisive for the party’s future in Gujarat and elsewhere, noting that Bhaikaka, H. M. Patel, and possibly Jaideepsinghji of Baria may attend.

Ranga makes a personal appeal for Masani’s presence, arguing that his views, advice, and guidance are needed to help resolve the situation in Gujarat. The letter is therefore both an invitation and an intervention in an internal party dispute, emphasizing the importance of collective deliberation at a consequential moment for the Swatantra Party.

Key points

• The letter is dated 9 April 1968 and is sent by N. G. Ranga from New Delhi to M. R. Masani.
• Ranga asks Masani to attend the Central Parliamentary Board and National Executive meetings in Delhi on 13–14 April.
• He describes the meetings as a possible turning point for the Swatantra Party in Gujarat and other states.
• The letter mentions the expected or possible attendance of Bhaikaka, H. M. Patel, and Jaideepsinghji of Baria.
• Ranga argues that Masani’s views, advice, and guidance are necessary to resolve the situation in Gujarat.
• The appeal treats Masani’s resignation as an obstacle to attendance and explicitly invites him to come despite it.