[Letter to Bhailalbhai Patel]

Summary

This one-page letter, dated 3 June 1963, is written by Minoo Masani to Bhailalbhai Patel after an election victory. Masani attributes the victory to Patel’s optimism and faith, saying that without Patel’s “keenness” he would not have stood and the party would not have won despite heavy odds.

Masani also reports feeling “terribly exhausted and washed out” and expresses concern for Patel’s health, which had been poor when Patel left for Vallabh Vidya Nagar. The letter closes with hopes that Patel has recovered, combining political gratitude with personal solicitude.

Key points

• Masani writes to Bhailalbhai Patel on 3 June 1963 after an election victory.
• He credits Patel’s optimism, faith, and keenness with making the victory possible.
• Masani says he would not otherwise have stood against such heavy odds.
• He describes himself as exhausted after the election.
• He asks after Patel’s health and hopes that it has returned to normal.