Following is the text of the letter Jagdish Tytler wrote to Congress President Sonia Gandhi before tendering his resignation.
Respected Sonia Gandhiji,
I write this with a heavy heart, hurt as I am due to my name having been mentioned in the Justice Nanavati report on the basis of complete distortion of facts.
I need hardly reiterate my unstinting loyalty to the party and your family, my association with both having been since 1972.
Madam, I have become a victim of sustained conspiracy by my political adversaries, including from within my party.
I find that the development of last two days have taken a turn which have created an embarrassing situation for you personally and for the government, and hence I am enclosing my unconditional letter of resignation from the Council of Ministers, addressed to the Honourable Prime Minister, and I trust this shall enable you to take the decision in the interest of the party.
I once again take this opportunity to assure you that as always, I shall remain a loyal Congressman.
With respectful regards,
Yours Sincerely
(signed)
Jagdish Tytler