[Letter from Mr Minoo Masani]

Summary

This single-page letter, dated January 1, 1970, is from S.H. Bajoria, President of the Federation of Mofussil Traders’ Organisations of West Bengal, to M.R. Masani. Bajoria congratulates Masani on his election as President of the Swatantra Party and expresses confidence that he will guide the party during a difficult economic and political period.

The letter also invites Masani to attend the Sammelan’s General Session in Berhampore, Murshidabad, on February 21 and 22, 1970, as a distinguished guest. Bajoria asks Masani to reserve the dates and provide his address and advice to the state’s business community. The document therefore combines political congratulations with an organisational invitation from a traders’ federation.

Key points

• S.H. Bajoria writes to M.R. Masani on January 1, 1970.
• The letter congratulates Masani on becoming President of the Swatantra Party.
• Bajoria presents the country’s economic and political situation as complicated and demanding responsible political leadership.
• The writer expresses confidence that Masani will help the party reach its ‘eminent height’ and safeguard democracy.
• Masani is invited to the Sammelan’s General Session in Berhampore, Murshidabad, on February 21–22, 1970.
• The invitation asks Masani to address and advise businesspeople from across West Bengal.