[Letter to Mr Minoo Masani]

Summary

This one-page typed carbon-copy letter, dated 16 October 1959 from Simla and addressed to Shri Minoo Masani, discusses the formation of Masani’s party. Avtar Krishna urges Masani to approach Dr. Jogindra N. Kaul, described as an ex-Socialist leader of national prominence, prominent ex-Socialist trade-union adviser, journalist, and influential organiser.

The letter claims that Kaul could bring at least 5,000 members, several hundred trade-union workers, and additional support from Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. It asks Masani to use his party machinery to persuade Kaul to join, framing the proposed alliance as a collective effort to “save India from Congress Loot.” A handwritten note at the top states that the original was sent to Sardar Bhagat Singh on 22 October, but the visible copy is addressed to Masani and bears the date 16 October 1959.

Key points

• The letter concerns the formation of Shri Minoo Masani’s party.
• Avtar Krishna recommends contacting Dr. Jogindra N. Kaul, an ex-Socialist leader and trade-union organiser.
• The letter claims Kaul could bring at least 5,000 members and several hundred trade-union workers into the party.
• Kaul is said to have influence in Simla, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab.
• Masani is urged to persuade Kaul to join as part of an effort to oppose Congress rule.
• A handwritten note identifies an original sent to Sardar Bhagat Singh on 22 October, while the visible copy is dated 16 October 1959 and addressed to Masani.