WEEKLY - Vol. II No. 39 - prime minister's health shows rapid improvement

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Weekly India News issue focusing on Prime Minister Nehru’s health progress and the government’s response to unrest in Calcutta and West Bengal. The bulletin reports a swift administrative and security effort led by Mr. Nanda, medical updates indicating steady improvement toward recovery, and detailed messages of support from international leaders and diplomatic missions. It also covers regional developments including arrests, broader diplomatic exchanges, and planned visits connected to Kenya and other foreign affairs.

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Prime Minister's Health Shows Rapid Improvement

Situation in Calcutta, Returning to Normal

Medical Bulletin and Recovery Progress

International Messages and Tribute

Kenya Prime Minister to Visit India

Chain Reaction Broken

Measures and Public Safety Actions

P3L II1CAL SCIENCE DEPI. Vol.II No.39 Pausa 27,1885(Saka) DETRO1T,21,M1CHIGAN A-3 January 17,1964 # WEEKLY Return Postage Guaranteed # INDIA NEWS H4 ISSUED EVERY FRIDAY BY THE INFORMATION SERVICE OF INDIA. E MB ASSY OF IN DIA. 2107 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE,N.W.WASHINGTON 8.D.C. # PRIME MINISTER'S HEALTHSHOWS RAPID IMPROVEMENT Situation In CalcuttaReturning To Normal Swift action by the Government convened by Mr.Nanda a vigilanceof West Bengal in bringing out committee and a committee for re-troops in the affected areas of lief and rehabilitation have beenCalcutta has curbed the violenceset up.Representatives of allthat broke out there on Januarypolitical parties pledged full co-11.Union Home Minister Nanda,operation to the Government inwho flew to Calcutta on Januaryrestoring normal conditions.The12 from New Delhi,said troopsvigilance committee will organizewill continue to be posted in thepeace squads and enlist public co-affected areas as long as necessary.operation in restoring peace.On January 13 Mr.Nandavisited some of the affected areasand met representatives of variouspolitical parties.He said,"To pro-tect a single Muslim all our forceswill be utilized.” Prime Minister Nehru's health letins on his health. continues to show rapid improve- Mr.Nehru spent most of thetime sitting in a chair in his room,reading newspapers and books.Mr.Gulzarilal Nanda,Union HomeMinister,is looking after the PrimeMinister's work,while Mr.T.T.Krishnamachari is looking afterthe work which Mr.Nehru did inhis capacity as Minister of Ex- ment after his recent illness. A medical bulletin issued in NewDelhi on the evening of January13 said Mr.Nehru spent a cheer-ful day and is progressing rapidlytowards complete recovery.X-raysand blood investigation on January13 revealed no abnormality. Because of the very satisfactoryternal Affairs.progress in the Prime Minister'scondition,it has been decided thatPresident Johnson's Message The all party conference in a statement has appealed to people to take a lead in preventing any there will be no more daily bul-He continues to receive a large further incidents. number of messages both fromU Thant's Tribute Toabroad and from within the coun-Indian Commander intry wishing him a speedy and com-Gazaplete recovery.Among them was amessage from President Lyndon B. The Union Law Minister,Mr.A. K.Sen,who attended the all partyconference,said that there was nodoubt that the disturbances inWest Bengal were a tragic reac-tion to the incidents in Pakistan. At an all political conferenceKenya Prime MinisterTo Visit IndiaThe Prime Minister of Kenya,Mr.Jomo Kenyatta,has acceptedan invitation from Prime MinisterNehru to visit India.Stating this to newsmen in AgraPrime Minister Nehruon January 8,Miss Margaret The U.N.Secretary-General,U Johnson who said:"I am glad toThant on January 13 paid asee that you are making good re-tribute to the“brilliant quality ofcovery from your recent illness.Ileadership and organizational abil-know you feel as I do about theity”of General G.S.Gyani of In-inconvenience of such interrup-dia,the retiring commander of thetions.We all look forward to yourUnited Nations Emergency Forceearly return to good health.”in the Gaza strip.Prime Minister Ikeda of Japan About 3,000 people have been ar- rested in Calcutta and Howrah. Chain Reaction Broken On his return to New Delhi onJanuary 14 from Calcutta,Mr.Nanda said that the arrangementsmade to deal with the riot situa-tion in Calcutta were functioningsatisfactorily. Kenyatta,daughter of the Kenyaspeak of the prayers held in Prime Minister said the visit wastemples,churches and mosques for likely to take place in the nearhis speedy recovery.future. In a letter to General Gyani,Uin a message to Mr.Nehru said:Thant said:"In the exercise of"I have been concerned at the newsyour command in the U.N.E.F.youhave exhibited outstanding qual-of Your Excellency's illness andI am happy to learn that you

FAQs

What key update is reported about Prime Minister Nehru’s health?

His condition continues to show rapid improvement, and medical reporting states that examinations indicated no abnormality while recovery progresses toward complete recovery.

How did the government respond to the disturbances in Calcutta and West Bengal?

Officials convened vigilance arrangements and organized peace squads, with representatives from political parties pledging cooperation to restore normal conditions and prevent further incidents.

Which international leaders are mentioned sending messages regarding Nehru’s recovery?

The text includes appeals and well-wishes from President Johnson, U Thant, and other heads of government and diplomatic missions, expressing support and confidence in his steady recovery.

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