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Masani quits Swatantra chairmanship
Hindustan Times, Delhi · Delhi · 1971
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Summary
This 4 April 1971 Hindustan Times report announces M. R. Masani’s resignation as chairman of the Swatantra Party. It says Masani will remain a party member and continue advocating its philosophy and principles. The report distinguishes his resignation from the party’s defeat in the recent Lok Sabha election, presenting it instead as an application of a principle of institutional responsibility after a serious failure.
Key points
- M. R. Masani resigned as chairman of the Swatantra Party.
- He assured the party that he would remain a member.
- He said he would continue advocating the party’s philosophy and principles.
- The report states that his resignation letter did not refer directly to the party’s defeat in the recent Lok Sabha poll.
- Masani invoked a principle that the head of an organisation should accept responsibility after disaster or debacle.
- He argued that leadership should pass to someone able to bring fresh ideas and an open mind.
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