Masani urged not to resign

Summary

This newspaper report describes efforts within the Swatantra Party to persuade Minoo Masani not to resign. Masani had reportedly tendered his resignation as a member of the party’s National Executive, following a commitment made to him at a party meeting; the report says the National Executive was expected to consider the matter. The immediate dispute appears to involve objections to Masani’s position on party policy and cooperation with other political groups.

The report also discusses disagreement within the party over support for United Fronts in different states, including Gujarat and possibly Haryana, and notes that some members favoured a more accommodating approach while others opposed compromise. The party’s general secretary, N. Dandekar, is quoted as saying that Masani had already been treated as having resigned and had been asked for an explanation. The clipping does not identify the newspaper, publisher, or printed date.

Key points

• Minoo Masani was urged not to resign from the Swatantra Party.
• The party’s National Executive was expected to consider Masani’s resignation.
• The dispute followed a commitment made to Masani at a party meeting.
• Party members disagreed over cooperation with United Fronts in Gujarat and other states.
• N. Dandekar said Masani had already been treated as having resigned and had been asked to explain his position.
• The clipping reports internal party disagreement but does not establish the eventual outcome.