[Swatantra party Circular]

Summary

This three-page English-language archival packet from the Swatantra Party Parliamentary Office in New Delhi consists of two internal circulars and a financial statement dated 28 February–1 March 1964. The first circular announces an Executive Committee meeting scheduled for 5 March 1964 to consider cut motions relating to various ministries, a report on a meeting with the Home Minister by Prof. N. G. Ranga, M. R. Masani, and Dulyabhai V. Patel, and any other business permitted by the chair.

Key points

• The Executive Committee meeting was scheduled for 5 March 1964 at Central Hall, Parliament House.
• The agenda included members’ proposed cut motions concerning various ministries.
• The committee was also to receive a report on a meeting with the Home Minister.
• A 28 February circular reproduced a resolution calling for coordinated party strategy on demands for grants.
• Members were asked to share relevant arguments and material with designated speakers before the discussions.
• A 1 March statement listed contribution arrears for Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members.
• The statement recorded Lok Sabha arrears of Rs. 5,785, Rajya Sabha arrears of Rs. 3,975, and a grand total of Rs. 9,760.