[Letter to Mr Minoo Masani]

Summary

This one-page letter, dated February 21, 1970, is from S. V. Raju to Minoo Masani. Raju confirms that an airfreight packet has been sent containing C. C. Desai’s letter and enclosures, letters to Lobo Prabhu and George Fernandes, and press clippings. He also encloses draft minutes of the Central Parliamentary Board and National Executive, asking Masani to help finalise them quickly so that action can be taken before Professor Shah returns to Bombay. Raju also comments on a Times of India editorial, arguing that the record should be corrected regarding the statements C. C. Desai had requested. He encloses a draft letter to the editor for possible joint or individual submission. The page records an episode of organisational coordination, preparation of party minutes, and a proposed public response to press coverage; it does not provide the enclosed documents or the substance of the editorial itself.

Key points

• Raju writes to Minoo Masani on February 21, 1970. An airfreight packet contains C. C. Desai’s letter and enclosures, letters to Lobo Prabhu and George Fernandes, and press clippings. Raju encloses draft minutes of the Central Parliamentary Board and National Executive. He asks Masani to finalise the minutes promptly so that organisational action can be taken. Raju refers to Professor Shah’s expected return to Bombay by the morning flight of February 25. He disputes part of a Times of India editorial and wants the public record corrected concerning C. C. Desai’s request.
• A draft letter to the editor is enclosed for use if Masani considers it necessary.