[Copy of Tele Message]

Summary

This single-page archival record reproduces four telex messages exchanged between N. Dandekar and C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji) on 4–5 April 1968. The messages concern Minoo Masani’s resignation and the political situation in Haryana, with Dandekar urging Rajaji to issue a public statement and Rajaji declining to do so. Dandekar frames the Haryana election as an opportunity for the Swatantra Party and asks Rajaji to encourage voters to support it.

Key points

• Dandekar reports that he tried, unsuccessfully, to dissuade Masani from resigning.
• Dandekar asks Rajaji to reconsider issuing a message about the Haryana mid-term election.
• The proposed message praises Haryana’s people and recalls the leadership of the late Sir Chhotu Ram.
• Dandekar characterizes the Haryana government as ineffective and urges support for the Swatantra Party.
• Rajaji declines to issue a statement on Haryana in response to Masani’s resignation.
• Dandekar asks Rajaji not to become despondent and to help mount a political rescue operation.