[Letter to S V Raju]

Summary

This one-page letter, dated 21 February 1970, was written by M. R. Masani from the Swatantra Party National Headquarters to S. V. Raju. Masani passes on six operational instructions connected with an unfolding controversy over the Preventive Detention Bill, press coverage, party finances, and the preparation of minutes for two Bombay meetings. He asks Raju to ensure that Dr. Cooper receives relevant correspondence and to coordinate with B. N. Singh on developments arising from the Bill.

Key points

• Masani asks Raju to follow up with The Times of India if a letter concerning Dr. Cooper is not published on Monday.
• He reports that B. N. Singh has been assigned to monitor developments arising from the Preventive Detention Bill.
• He wants draft minutes of two Bombay meetings withheld until Masani and Dr. Cooper can review and finalise them between 4 and 6 March.
• He requests a cost breakdown for the Swatantra Party’s parliamentary activities.
• He describes a conversation with C. C. Desai and reports Desai’s refusal to discuss an alternative explanation of his conduct.
• He recommends that Dr. Cooper write to Desai about an interview published in Sandesh and enclose the Gujarati version of the report.