[Letter to Mr Minoo Masani]

Summary

This letter, dated 28 June 1963, is written by Dahyabhai Vallabhbhai Patel to Minoo Masani after a recent conversation and an exchange of correspondence. Patel says he has reconsidered the matter but has not changed his view concerning discussions about appointing or recommending a president involving Masani, Shri Bhailalbhai, and others. He states that he does not know who Masani means by his “colleagues” and that the issue has not been discussed informally before the party executive.

Key points

• The letter responds to Masani’s letter of 24 June and an enclosure sent after their conversation.
• Patel says further thought has not altered his position.
• He refers to discussions about appointing or recommending a president involving Masani, Shri Bhailalbhai, and others.
• Patel says the matter has not been discussed informally before the party executive.
• He questions the usefulness of continuing as Vice-President if the affairs of the Gujarat Party are to be run in this manner.
• The letter concludes by asking Masani to accept it as Patel’s resignation.