Summary
In this one-page letter dated October 10, 1959, Minoo Masani replies to Heinz W. Rollman after returning from Europe. He acknowledges Rollman’s interest in the Party and agrees that something “daring and new” may be needed to stir public opinion. Masani remains uncertain, however, whether Rollman’s proposal for a “Peace Army” from the United States would be acceptable in India at its present stage of political evolution.
Masani says he will show the proposal to Jayaprakash Narayan, who might adapt the idea to a different context. The letter therefore connects party-political mobilization with an internationally oriented peace initiative, while presenting Masani’s response as exploratory rather than an endorsement.
Key points
- Masani writes to Heinz W. Rollman on October 10, 1959, after returning from Europe.
- He acknowledges Rollman’s interest in the Party.
- He agrees that something daring and new may be needed to stir the people.
- He questions whether a United States-based “Peace Army” would be acceptable in India at that stage of its evolution.
- He proposes showing the idea to Jayaprakash Narayan.
- He suggests that Narayan might adapt the proposal to a different Indian context.
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