[Letter to C Rajagopalachari]

Summary

In this letter dated 31 July 1963, M. R. Masani informs C. Rajagopalachari that he will fly to Madras on Saturday, 3 August, and return to Bombay the following evening. Masani explains that the postponement of a Bangalore meeting from 5 to 6 August has made it impossible for him to spend two days in Madras and Bangalore as originally intended.

Masani adds that mounting work in Bombay, followed by travel to Delhi for Parliament and then directly to Europe and America, will prevent him from returning to Bombay. He closes by assuring Rajagopalachari that the circumstances will be understood.

Key points

• The letter is dated 31 July 1963 and is addressed to C. Rajagopalachari.
• Masani plans to reach Madras by plane on Saturday, 3 August, at 10:50 a.m.
• He plans to return to Bombay by plane on Sunday, 4 August, at 6:00 p.m.
• The postponement of the Bangalore meeting by one day disrupts his intended schedule.
• Masani cites accumulated work in Bombay as an additional reason for shortening the visit.
• After travelling to Delhi for Parliament, Masani expects to fly directly to Europe and America.
• The letter is a brief explanation and apology for not being able to spend two days in Madras and Bangalore.