[Letter from C Pathik]

Summary

This handwritten letter from Moradabad, dated 5 April 1968, addresses a friend about political developments described as a reorganisation involving the party’s national executive and parliamentary wing. The writer says that the party’s friends are disturbed by the situation and expresses strong personal and political loyalty to M. R. Masani, whom he calls their leader and best friend.

The writer attributes the party’s present position to Masani’s efforts and reports having received a letter from the addressee urging him to attend a meeting. He replies that he hopes to attend and closes with good wishes for the addressee and his friends. The signature appears to read C. P. Pathik, Advocate, but remains uncertain.

Key points

• The letter discusses a political reorganisation involving the party’s national executive and parliamentary wing.
• The writer reports that party friends are disturbed by what he describes as bad and damaging news.
• M. R. Masani is praised as the party’s leader and as a personal friend.
• The writer credits Masani’s efforts with giving the party its present position.
• The writer responds to an invitation or request to attend a meeting and expresses hope of being present.