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Summary
This letter, dated August 14, 1974, is M. R. Masani’s reply to P. Rangaswami concerning a proposal that Masani take up the presidency of the Swatantra Party. Masani declines, explaining that he does not believe he could be of much help in reviving the party, even if it were to continue.
Key points
- The letter is dated August 14, 1974.
- Masani acknowledges receipt of Rangaswami’s letter of August 8.
- He declines a suggestion that he assume the presidency of the Swatantra Party.
- He states that he has repeatedly made his position clear since resigning in April 1971.
- He refers to a compromise resolution that the party president rejected.
- The letter closes with an apology for disappointing Rangaswami.
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