Summary
In this letter dated 2 December 1959, M. R. Masani writes to S. N. Ghosh, editor of The Pioneer, to dispute a report in the Madras Newsletter concerning an alleged statement by C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji) on foreign policy at a Swatantra Party district convention. Masani states that the report was fabricated and had no basis in fact.
Masani encloses a summary of his presidential address and points out that it contains no reference to foreign policy. He asks Ghosh to compare the summary with reports in The Hindu and other newspapers, which he says will show that he followed his prepared text. He characterizes the Madras Newsletter’s account as irresponsible reporting and urges Ghosh to take appropriate action through The Pioneer.
Key points
- The letter is dated 2 December 1959 and is addressed to S. N. Ghosh, editor of The Pioneer.
- Masani denies that he made a statement on foreign policy at a Swatantra Party district convention.
- He says an IPA correspondent fabricated the story attributed to Rajaji.
- Masani encloses a summary of his presidential address as evidence that foreign policy was not discussed.
- He directs the recipient to compare the account with reports in The Hindu and other newspapers.
- He describes the Madras Newsletter’s reporting as irresponsible and asks Ghosh to take necessary action.
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