Letter to Mr Minoo Masani

Summary

This one-page English letter, dated 17 June 1963 and written by N. G. Ranga to Minoo Masani on Swatantra Party letterhead, reports Ranga’s meeting in Madras with C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji) and K. M. Munshi. Ranga says Rajaji is willing to hold a public meeting in Madras and agrees with their position on the proposal associated with Kriplani, while cautioning against forcing events without regard to practical obstacles.

The letter also addresses internal party organisation. Ranga relays a request from Raghavendra Pratap Singh concerning the reconstitution of the Uttar Pradesh committee and endorses Munshi’s desire to finalise the General Council’s reorganisation. He proposes convening the General Council and Central Organisation Committee in August, accepting state lists of new members, and presenting the party’s viewpoint publicly under its national leadership.

Key points

• Ranga writes to Minoo Masani from New Delhi on 17 June 1963 after meeting Rajaji and K. M. Munshi in Madras.
• Rajaji is described as keen to hold a public meeting in Madras during June.
• Ranga says Rajaji agrees with the recipients’ position on the Kriplani proposal and advises against forcing the pace of events.
• Raghavendra Pratap Singh has sought advice on reconstituting the Uttar Pradesh committee and assigning responsibility.
• Munshi supports finalising the reorganisation of the General Council and convening its first meeting with the Central Organisation Committee in August.
• Ranga proposes admitting new members suggested by state committees, subject to Central Organisation Committee acceptance, so the party can present its viewpoint publicly.