In the most fiercely prudent way, India looks forward to a future- broken off from the shackles of hard line colonialism- stretching its ways from the Turkic Invasions- to the people who staunched their position, strong and bold- from a 16 by 18 room in London, deemed as the East India Company.

As the land of glory, rebel and victory- at the end of a long fight, sees the ‘sahabs’ leaving off the shores, the problems now seem to arise from within the land of syncretism. The collective consciousness of the land- has fallen. The people- broken.

What stands in front of us- is a question bruised with distortion, disgust and dilemma- Will the Land of Bharat, approve the act of severance?

The Conference of The All British Indian Political Parties Meet- is a scintillating juncture to make sure, that all divisions fraught in the Indian identity- through the means of caste, race, creed and religion- are woven back to perfection- in the name of an alluring ‘Bharatiya’.

With this, the soldiers exulted in deep agony- “At the cost of a battle- we lost the war”

These lines portray- the deep regret of losing out on a war, in issuance to a battle fought.

The war, delegates- is of Independence.

And- the battle, that of the partition.

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CHAIRPERSONS’ ADDRESS

‘In Politics- being deceived, is no excuse.’ -Leszek Kolakowski

Greetings Delegates,

If you ask us how a successful and well framed Indian colloquium, staged with perfection- in a Model United Nations Conference works- we would rather note, 

“It doesn’t, and hence, oblige to make it work”. 

The only prerogative this committee would run through in its course of three days, would be towards finding a solution- unanimous and collective in nature. The only undertaking this committee would run through in its course of sessions, would be to constitute a perfect in omnibus socio-politico framework for the nation that failed to learn, but never learned to fail.  And hence, would run through a time- that would see conflict, collision and confrontation but unite in allegiance and patronage to Maā Bhaārāti.

The demand for an Azad Hindustan, except for the rich Brown Sahibs, and metropolitan Anglophiles- is being made by every poor, lost, confined, needy and brave.  A civilization, characterised by its harmony, diversity and vibrant colours of pluralism has taken a tonal shift to the darkest shade of black. 

Albeit, the gulam has finally achieved sense. He has woken up from the long sleep of coloniality- and for the final time, is ready to prove the dogmas of his nature wrong. 

Delegates, 

Either through hardline force, or through the preachings of Non-Violence, what is clear- is the involvement of a rigid laathi (stick). Will its usage lie still as a symbol of peace, or now- as a weapon of resistance- has its closing verdict- resting in your hands. 

Your presence, your involvement, your speech, your communiqués, your ideas, and your execution- is all which matters, not uniquely for you to turn out as the finest delegate, but while counting the fate of 33 Crore British Indians, who would soon drop ‘God Save the King’ from their habit.

In the journey of- what was made, created and followed up with: School, Friends, Hobbies, Interests, Curiosity and the Stage- I saw a boy who knew- he’ll do something for himself, while making memories- those, which stay.

Greetings Delegates,

My name is Vidhan Sharma. I am a Filmmaker-Director/Writer, Poet, Actor, Debater, MUNer, Elocutionist, and part-time Anchor. In short, I live, breathe and reside on the stage. Expression- and the beauty of it is such, that no matter what your surroundings speak of, there is an element which allows you to be- one with yourself. I have a keen interest towards History- and everything remotely related to the Indian Subcontinent, and its Pre-Colonial Heritage. I have an unhinged fondness towards the language of Hindavi- which is an amalgamation of Hindi, and Urdu.

Well, as is said- I am a poet. It’s not that it’s rigorous to write, but sometimes you might be out of ideas. In these situations, what helps- is Observation. Not just while writing poetry, for life itself- it is very important to keep observing and noticing the stride of others. Predicting their story. Their nature. Their ‘type’- through an act, which they at the moment might be committing, or are in the pace of developing through. Though, this shouldn’t be a final thought of demarcation. It's just- that you weave a story. Again, its poetry- and, as it is said,

“How bland would life be, comrade- for if it carried no Irony to it?”

Hence, observe. And the best way to begin this- is through the conference. Observe- your opponent, and do so with your confederate- your confidant. Look, if he’s cracking deals behind your back. Observe if his ideas match yours or not. Or, is it simply a facade? Observe, and look out for opportunities- grab them, and indulge in ideas that create a concrete base for you as a delegate. You don’t lose opportunities, awards and recognition- it’s just that, others want it too. See you, raising placards!

Greetings Delegates,

I am Shaurya Dalan, and I will be serving as the Chairperson alongside Vidhan, for this committee, ‘The All-British Indian Political Parties Meet, 1946’. I am presently a Commerce student of class 12, in St. James’ School, Kolkata. I plan to pursue Chartered Accountancy, alongside BCom in India. I hold genuine interest in public speaking- be it MUNs, or debates, and I started debating and MUNing from class 7 itself, as a delegate in the Indian committee- at JacoMUN’ 2018. Now chairing the Indian committee, at JacoMUN’2023- the journey has been one with a lot of ups and downs, but it has taught me a lot in terms of character development and the idea of expressing oneself.

Apart from public speaking, I have been playing the guitar for four years now and I am currently playing as the Lead Guitarist of the School Band. Music has played a great role in my life- one that cannot be expressed in sentences or paragraphs. I also hold keen interest in the financial system of India- especially the Indian stock markets. Without hesitation, if anybody wants to talk about the markets or the recession- I can go on and on.

We wish all of you delegates- the best of luck. At the same time, we expect you all to be strategic in terms of policy and research. Listen to your conscience, your gut, and tread fast- yet carefully. And while you are doing so, remember:

“There comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular, but he must take it because conscience tells him it is right.” - Martin Luther King Jr.

Till then, if you have any doubts or clarifications regarding committee or procedure, feel free to write to us at abippm.jacomun23@gmail.com.

Until July,
Vidhan Sharma and Shaurya Dalan,
Co- Chairpersons,
The All- British Indian Political Parties Meet, 1946.
Deputy- Secretary General and Under- Secretary General for Research and Policy,
JacoMUN'2023.