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M. R. Masani quits as party chief
TIMES OF INDIA · 1971
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Summary
This Times of India report dated 4 April 1971 announces that M. R. Masani had resigned as president of the Swatantra Party after the party’s poor performance in the mid-term election. His resignation letter was sent to members of the party’s general council and was to be considered at a council meeting in Bombay on 17–18 April.
The report says Masani intended to remain a party member and continue advocating its philosophy and principles. He attributed the party’s difficult position to accumulated shortcomings and mistakes, and accepted a share of responsibility as president.
Key points
- M. R. Masani resigned as president of the Swatantra Party.
- The resignation followed the party’s poor showing in the mid-term election.
- The party’s general council was expected to consider the resignation at a Bombay meeting on 17–18 April.
- Masani said he would remain a member of the party.
- He pledged to continue advocating the party’s philosophy and principles.
- He attributed the party’s plight to accumulated shortcomings and mistakes.
- Masani accepted his share of responsibility as party president.
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