press clipping
Swatantra decides to stay neutral in U.P. trial of strength
The Times of India News Service · NEW DELHI · 1968
1 pages
Summary
This one-page Times of India News Service clipping reports that the Swatantra Party has decided to remain neutral in a political trial of strength in Uttar Pradesh. The party has dissociated itself from the Samyukta Vidhayak Dal in the state, while seven Swatantra members remain in the U.P. Vidhan Sabha. General Secretary N. Dandekar says the party’s central executive has concluded that it should not support either side until the Assembly’s majority position becomes clear.
Key points
- The Swatantra Party has decided to stay neutral in the Uttar Pradesh trial of strength.
- The party has dissociated itself from the Samyukta Vidhayak Dal in U.P.
- Seven Swatantra members are reported to be in the U.P. Vidhan Sabha.
- General Secretary N. Dandekar says the party will not support either side until the Assembly majority is determined.
- The party’s National Executive also discusses its position in Gujarat.
- The Gujarat discussion concerns dissatisfaction among party members and the election of M. R. Mahida.
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