![First page of [Letter to Sugata Das Gupta]](https://archive.indianliberals.in/covers/5938-letter-to-sugata-das-gupta-18-12-1974.webp)
Summary
In this single-page letter dated December 18, 1974, M. R. Masani writes to Sugata Das Gupta, Joint Director of the Gandhian Institute of Studies in Raj Ghat, Varanasi. Masani says he will be in Benaras from the morning of December 25 to the afternoon of December 26 to see Jayaprakash Narayan, whom he refers to as “J.P.”
Key points
- Masani plans to visit Benaras from December 25 to 26.
- The visit is intended partly to meet Jayaprakash Narayan.
- Masani asks whether Narayan’s replies to his questions can be recorded for possible use in future writing.
- He proposes bringing a tape recorder and cassette tapes, while also asking about a stenographer as an alternative.
- He asks whether the Gandhian Institute of Studies can arrange transport from the airport.
- Masani adopts a deferential tone, saying he will take a taxi if assistance is inconvenient.
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