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Years ago, working in the archives in New Delhi, I came across a brief, handwritten, letter from Jawaharlal Nehru to C. Rajagopalachari. It was dated 30th July 1947, and it read:
My dear Rajaji,
This is to remind you that you have to approach Shanmukham Chettythis must be done soon.
I have seen Ambedkar and he has agreed.
Yours
Jawaharlal

The letter requires some explanation for the reader of today. On 30th July 1947, India was just two weeks away from independence. Prime Minister Jawaharlal...