[Letter to N Dandeker]

Summary

In this letter dated June 26, 1968, Bhanu Pratap Singh writes to N. Dandeker about constituency selection, campaign visits in western districts, and the proposed merger of the Swatantra Party with Charan Singh’s BKD. Singh says he will consult Dandeker before making commitments, while noting that delaying his own visits could allow other parties to become more active.

Key points

• Singh acknowledges Dandeker’s advice on selecting constituencies and candidates.
• He discusses the need for campaign work in the western districts of the state.
• He expresses concern that Charan Singh’s merger proposal has not received fair consideration.
• He argues that the Swatantra Party’s Gandhian conception of socialism is compatible with Charan Singh’s position.
• He distinguishes Gandhian Socialism from Marxism while acknowledging that the word “Socialism” is vague.
• He asks Dandeker to reconsider his opposition and permit the party’s National Executive to accept Charan Singh’s proposal.