Foreign Relations of the United States: Diplomatic Papers, 1942, General; the British Commonwealth; the Far East, Volume I

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The Officer in Charge at New Delhi (Merrell) to the Secretary of State

New Delhi, July 23, 1942—3 p.m.
[Received 9:26 p.m.]

508. The Government of India has lifted its ban against the Communist Party. This is in line with Government’s policy of encouraging the Leftists mentioned in my 412 June 23, noon.¹¹

Merrell

11. Not printed.