Letter to Mr Minoo Masani

Summary

This handwritten English letter, dated 18 July 1963 and signed “Ranga,” is addressed to M. R. Masani. It discusses plans involving Jivraj Mehta, an audience of refugees in Bangalore on 5 August, and the Southern States Convention later in August. The writer suggests coordinating travel so that several named associates can attend the Bangalore programme before returning to their respective destinations.

The letter also asks Masani to add a line to a ward-meeting notice indicating that the writer will soon be leaving, apparently in connection with political or organisational work. The document is a brief piece of logistical correspondence rather than a developed policy argument; its political context is visible, but several names and phrases in the handwriting remain difficult to read.

Key points

• The letter is dated 18 July 1963 and bears a receipt stamp dated 22 July 1963.
• It is addressed to M. R. Masani and signed “Ranga.”
• The writer refers to Jivraj Mehta arranging an audience of refugees in Bangalore on 5 August.
• The Southern States Convention is mentioned as taking place later in August.
• The writer proposes coordinating attendance and travel among several associates.
• Masani is asked to add a line to a ward-meeting notice about the writer’s impending departure.