[Telegram to Mr Minoo Masani]

Summary

This single-page English telegram, sent from Bombay in March 1971, addresses Minoo Masani as President of the Swatantra Party. The sender expresses admiration for Masani and sympathy for his constituency after an electoral setback, then wishes that he may continue serving Indians for many years, comparing him with the revered Rajaji. The sender is signed only as “THAKORE SAHEB,” whose full identity is not established.

Key points

• The telegram is addressed to Minoo Masani in his capacity as President of the Swatantra Party.
• The sender refers to Masani as having been defeated or adversely affected by an electoral tide.
• It conveys admiration for Masani and sympathy for his constituency.
• It wishes Masani continued public service to Indians for many years.
• The message compares Masani’s continuing service with that of the revered Rajaji.
• The sender’s identity is recorded only as “THAKORE SAHEB.”