[Letter to Mr Minoo Masani]

Summary

In this one-page letter dated 26 August 1964, C. Rajagopalachari replies to M. R. Masani about earlier correspondence involving Rangaraj. Rajagopalachari states that his 20 August letter was sent on his own initiative and that he had received no communication from Rangaraj or anyone else to which it could have been a reply.

The letter then addresses a copy of H. K. Srivastava’s letter, which Rajagopalachari says has become stuck to the gummed edges of the envelopes and cannot be opened without tearing parts of the paper. He attributes the damage either to censoring operations using too much water or gum, or to excessive gum applied by the sender. He is unconvinced by Srivastava’s account, suggesting instead that Laiq Singh may be unreliable.

Key points

• Rajagopalachari dates the letter 26 August 1964 and addresses it to M. R. Masani.
• He says his 20 August letter to Rangaraj was sent on his own initiative.
• He reports receiving no communication from Rangaraj or anyone else that would have prompted his letter.
• A copy of H. K. Srivastava’s letter is physically stuck to the gummed edges of its envelopes.
• The envelope damage is attributed either to censorship procedures or to excessive gum used in preparing the envelopes.
• Rajagopalachari rejects Srivastava’s explanation and remarks that Laiq Singh may be unreliable.