Summary
In this one-page letter dated 21 December 1963, C. Rajagopalachari writes to Piloo Mody about the embarrassment caused by his reaction to recent political events. He clarifies that his principal concern was the total defeat of Congress candidates in Goa, rather than any personal or partisan motive.
Key points
- Rajagopalachari acknowledges Piloo Mody’s letter and a separate message from Minoo Masani.
- He recognises that his reaction has caused unintended embarrassment.
- He identifies the total defeat of Congress candidates in Goa as his main concern.
- He says his view is his own and is held under a stated point of party principles.
- He defends the Swatantra Party’s refusal to compel members to follow one line on every issue.
- He presents the absence of party coercion as a defining feature of the party.
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