[Telegram to Mr Minoo Masani]

Summary

This two-page Swatantra Party office memo, dated 1 April 1968, is from C. R. Irani to S. V. Raju and records a copy of a telegram sent to M. R. Masani. The telegram reports that an extraordinary meeting of Bengal Party workers unanimously deplored the action of some Gujarat MLAs in flouting a Parliamentary Board directive. It urges Masani to reconsider his decision while affirming support for his commitment to party discipline and good faith.

Key points

• The document is an office memo from the Swatantra Party National Headquarters.
• C. R. Irani sent the memo to S. V. Raju on 1 April 1968.
• The memo reproduces a telegram dispatched to M. R. Masani.
• Bengal Party workers reportedly condemned some Gujarat MLAs for flouting a Parliamentary Board directive.
• The telegram supports Masani’s stand for party discipline and good faith.
• The signatories urge Masani to reconsider because they believe his decision would weaken, rather than strengthen, the party’s common objective of a disciplined and united organisation.