[Letter to N G Ranga]

Summary

This one-page letter, dated 2 July 1968, is from Prof. N. G. Ranga to “Rajajee.” Ranga reports that he is enclosing a letter to Minoo Masani and copies of agreements between the Orissa State Unit and the Jan Congress of Orissa. The immediate subject is the possibility of reorganising opposition politics through alliances among the Swatantra Party, PSPP, BKD, and other parties.

Key points

• Ranga forwards correspondence and earlier Orissa political agreements for the recipient’s information.
• Bhanu Pratap Singh is described as dissatisfied with the outcome of talks involving Charan Singh, Ranga, and Dandeker.
• The letter discusses the possibility of forming a new opposition party involving Swatantra, PSPP, BKD, and related groups.
• Ranga reports that Charan Singh was unwilling to work with the Jana Sangh, which he regarded as “hopelessly communal.”
• Ranga argues that excluding the Jana Sangh would prevent effective opposition polarisation.
• He proposes that BKD units in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar enter a partnership or coalition with BKD, following what he describes as successful cooperation in Orissa.
• Ranga says he will remain in Nidubrolu for seven days and is available for further discussions.