[Letter to Mr Madhu]

Summary

This one-page draft letter from Girish K. Munshi to “Mr. Madhu” discusses a possible independent candidacy by Justice Bhole of the Bombay High Court in the Bombay Central constituency. Munshi reports that colleagues in the S.S.P. have raised the matter and that the Swatantra Party, Maharashtra, may be willing to support Bhole, alongside other opposition parties.

Key points

• Justice Bhole is described as considering an independent candidacy for Bombay Central.
• The proposal was reportedly raised by friends in the S.S.P.
• The Swatantra Party, Maharashtra, may support Bhole’s candidacy.
• Munshi anticipates the possibility of broader opposition-party support.
• Munshi says he is scrutinising Bhole’s background.
• A formal Executive Committee meeting was scheduled for 13 December, after the Sabarkantha election.