[Letter to Jayaprakash Naryan]

Summary

This one-page personal letter from M. R. Masani to Jayaprakash Narayan, dated October 24, 1974, concerns Masani’s travel arrangements in early November. Masani explains that he plans to travel from Delhi to Patna by Indian Airlines flight IC 409 on November 2, asks Narayan to arrange transport from the airport and a hotel room, and notes that he will leave for Calcutta on November 3 by flight IC 208.

Masani also updates Narayan on a change of plans: he has cancelled his arrangements in Haryana and expects to leave Delhi for Patna by the morning flight on November 1. He proposes meeting Narayan in Delhi on the evening of October 31, where he will stay with his sister, and presumes that Narayan will be staying at the Indian Express Guest House. The page is logistical and cordial, with no substantive political or ideological argument.

Key points

• Masani writes to Jayaprakash Narayan on October 24, 1974.
• He plans to travel from Delhi to Patna on Indian Airlines flight IC 409 on November 2.
• He requests transport from Patna airport and a hotel room until the morning of November 3.
• He will then travel from Patna to Calcutta by Indian Airlines flight IC 208.
• He has cancelled arrangements in Haryana and expects to leave Delhi for Patna on November 1.
• He suggests meeting Narayan in Delhi on the evening of October 31.
• The letter is personal correspondence focused on travel and accommodation arrangements.