[Letter to Jayaprakash Naryan]

Summary

This two-page English letter, dated July 27, 1973, is written by P. G. Mavalankar from 50 Western Court, New Delhi, to Jayaprakash Narayan. Mavalankar writes that his wife Purnima, the wider Mavalankar family, and people across the country are deeply disturbed by press reports about Narayan’s condition, and expresses hope for his recovery through medical care and rest.

The letter is personal and supportive rather than argumentative. It frames Narayan’s public service in terms of democracy and human freedom, closing with the hope that he will regain his health and continue his service. The second rendered page shows the addressed envelope, which identifies Minoo Masani as the intermediary at the Bombay address.

Key points

• The letter is dated July 27, 1973, and was sent from P. G. Mavalankar’s parliamentary address in New Delhi.
• It is addressed to Jayaprakash Narayan, care of Minoo Masani, in Bombay.
• Mavalankar refers to press reports about Narayan’s illness and expresses concern about his condition.
• Mavalankar writes on behalf of himself, his wife Purnima, his family, and the country at large.
• The letter wishes Narayan a full recovery and a return to normal health.
• Narayan’s public role is associated with democracy and human freedom.
• The document consists of a personal letter and its envelope; no printed title is visible.