Following is the text of the letter Jagdish Tytler wrote to Congress President Sonia Gandhi [Images] 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.

• Text of Tytler's letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh

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