[Letter to Mr Minoo Masani]

Summary

This two-page English letter, dated 2 April 1971, is from Subhesh Chandra Dubey of the District Swatantra Party, Farrukhabad, to M. R. Masani. Dubey expresses shock at Masani’s resignation from the party chairmanship and argues that the party’s future depends on his leadership. He repeatedly asks Masani to reconsider, particularly at a moment when the party is facing what Dubey describes as “virtual extinction.”

The letter also reports local organisational efforts in Uttar Pradesh. Dubey says he is proceeding with plans to reorganise the party across Farrukhabad, Etah, Shahjahanpur, and Budaun districts, personally bearing the expenses because he has received no assistance from the Uttar Pradesh unit. He asks the central office to send instructions and party literature directly to him and requests a personal meeting with Masani in Delhi.

Key points

• The letter responds to M. R. Masani’s resignation from the chairmanship of the Swatantra Party.
• Dubey presents Masani as the only leader capable of taking the party to its desired goal.
• The party is described as facing a critical period and possible extinction.
• Dubey asks Masani several times to reconsider his resignation.
• The Farrukhabad district organisation is planning a reorganisation across four neighbouring Uttar Pradesh districts.
• Dubey states that he is prepared to bear the organisational expenses personally.
• He requests direct communication, instructions, party literature, and a meeting with Masani in Delhi.