[Letter to Mr Minoo Masani]

Summary

This one-page letter, dated July 22, 1974, is written by Sree S. Ahuja of Bharati Sewak Saina to M. R. Masani and Madhu Mehta. It endorses a proposed initiative titled “FUTURE OF SWATANTRA,” described as a non-political, state-level social-service organisation intended to coordinate social, cultural, and educational work across India.

The letter argues that such an institution is urgently needed amid public concern about price rises, corruption, smuggling, and political disorder. It praises Madhu Mehta’s non-political activities and presents him as a possible future leader who is “a MAN OF ACTION AND ALOOF FROM CONTROVERSY.” Ahuja asks the recipients to use their influence to secure acceptance of the proposal and promises the organisation’s cooperation.

Key points

• The letter is dated July 22, 1974, and is addressed to M. R. Masani and Madhu Mehta.
• It supports a proposed initiative called “FUTURE OF SWATANTRA.”
• The proposed organisation would be non-political and function at the state level.
• Its stated purpose is to coordinate social, cultural, and educational organisations and workers across India.
• The letter links the proposal to public concern about price rises, corruption, smuggling, and political disorder.
• Madhu Mehta is praised for his non-political social work and reputation for avoiding controversy.
• The signatory asks Masani and Mehta to help secure acceptance of the proposal by a majority.