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DRAFT MINUTES OF THE ORGANISATION SUB-COMMITTEE

Swatantra Party · Madras · 1965

2 pages

Summary

These draft minutes record the Swatantra Party Organisation Sub-Committee meeting held in Madras on 11 January 1965, with Prof. N. G. Ranga in the chair and C. Rajagopalachari, M. Ruthnaswamy, and M. R. Masani present. The committee fixed dates and an agenda for the forthcoming General Council meeting in Jaipur, and decided that the party should contest the Kerala Legislative Assembly elections. It assigned Rajaji and the General Secretary responsibility for selecting candidates, preparing the manifesto, determining campaign strategy, allocating funds, and taking other election-related policy decisions. The Kerala unit was also asked to consult other non-Communist opposition parties to avoid inter-party conflicts.

The minutes then turn to internal party administration and policy positions. They record organisational changes in Bihar, the rejection of R. C. Bhandari’s enrolment in Rajasthan, and arrears of parliamentary contributions totalling Rs. 7,820. The committee approved a clarification concerning a proposed citizens’ front for the Ahmedabad municipal elections, directed party members not to support the Republican Party’s no-confidence motion while permitting a statement expressing sympathy for Harijans, and opposed the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Bill on the grounds that establishing another university in Delhi would duplicate facilities and increase expenditure.

Key points

  • The committee scheduled the Swatantra Party General Council meeting in Jaipur for 20–21 February 1965.
  • It unanimously resolved that the Swatantra Party should contest the Kerala State Assembly elections.
  • A sub-committee comprising Rajaji and the General Secretary was tasked with candidate selection, the manifesto, campaign strategy, and funds.
  • Kerala office-bearers were instructed to coordinate with non-Communist opposition parties and prevent inter-party conflicts.
  • The minutes record organisational and membership decisions concerning Bihar and Rajasthan.
  • The committee noted with concern parliamentary contribution arrears amounting to Rs. 7,820.
  • It adopted positions on a proposed Ahmedabad citizens’ front, a Republican Party no-confidence motion, and the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Bill.

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