[Letter to Raja Bahadur Kamkhya Narain Singh]

Summary

This untitled letter from M. R. Masani to Raja Bahadur Kamakhya Narain Singh, dated 10 October 1959, acknowledges Singh’s letter and praises his account of the philosophy of the Swatantra Party. Masani expresses pleasure that Singh is joining the Swatantra Party from the Janata Party and anticipates working with him closely. He recalls that Singh had already recognized, during an April 1959 visit to Delhi, the country’s need for an opposition.

Key points

• Masani thanks the recipient for sending press clippings and for explaining the philosophy of the Swatantra Party.
• He welcomes the recipient’s merger from the Janata Party into the Swatantra Party.
• The letter emphasizes an intention to work together closely and maintain contact.
• Masani recalls the recipient’s early recognition of the need for an opposition in India.
• Masani says he expects to visit Bihar toward the end of 1959 and hopes to discuss matters at length.