[Letter to R C Cooper]

Summary

This letter from M. R. Masani to R. C. Cooper, dated 11 November 1969, sets out five matters for consideration by the Swatantra Party’s National Executive. Masani proposes a strategy concerning a censure motion against the Government over Rabat and related issues, and calls for specific guidance to the Parliamentary Party regarding statements by C. C. Desai and Piloo Mody that had caused concern within the party.

Key points

• Masani asks that five political and organisational matters be placed before the National Executive.
• He proposes a strategy concerning a censure motion against the Government regarding Rabat and related issues.
• He urges specific instructions to the Swatantra Parliamentary Party concerning statements by C. C. Desai and Piloo Mody.
• He calls for action regarding those statements and consideration of the resulting party concerns.
• He raises the issue of cement decontrol and letters sent to the Government by N. K. Somani, Piloo Mody and others.
• He asks the party to consider the political situation in Gujarat following statements about cooperating with Congress leftists.
• He asks whether fresh instructions are needed for Uttar Pradesh MLAs amid efforts to topple the state government with the Prime Minister’s support.