India, Aug. 30 -- Masani's political journey began in socialism and ended in liberalism. He opposed excessive state control while retaining a concern for social welfare.
Born in Bombay in 1905, Minocher Rustom Masani is one of the uniquely interesting figures in modern political history of India. Also known as Minoo, he is remembered as a freedom fighter, lawyer, socialist, municipal politician, member of the Constituent Assembly, diplomat, parliamentarian, editor, and political organizer. However, what distinguishes him is his contribution as a principal figure in the Swatantra Party (June 4, 1959-August 4, 1974). As a thinker, he argued for a political vocabulary that centred on individual liberty, constitutional government, political pl...