How to Unite Indians? -- An inter-group discussion.

A message from Mr.VijayKulkarni

Dear members,

There has been a lot of issue about representation of India at WL. AFter a hectic round of discussions following was agreed. This is in the best interests of India and its image..

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Representation of India in international tournaments

Team India and the Indian Marauders are working together to put forth the strongest teams possible in international tournaments.  In order to accomplish this, Team India will represent India in all international team match tournaments and Indian Marauders will represent India in all international vote chess tournments. 

Members of Indian Marauders are encouraged to join Team India for those team matches and members of Team India are encouraced to join Indian Marauders for the vote chess matches.

We look forward to both teams working together now and in the future."

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This should strengthen both as question of dual membership doesnot arise. Let India be champions in both VC and TM. All members are requested to join both groups and enjoy

Regards,

Vijay Kulkarni

mssg was to all IM members

thats your highness.

lolz

I like your language. eg. bull********** 

 There were no discussions between TI & IM, hectic or otherwise. Perhaps Mr. Kulkarni is referring to discussions he might have had within WL.

Last night we were asked by WL admin Daws74 if such an arrangement (TI plays TM and IM plays VC in WL) is acceptable to us. Under the circumstances TI Admins concluded that out of limited choices, this was the best option Team India had, and accepted it.

As can be seen, this arrangement is limited to WL matches. It has nothing to do with anything else.

Again, other Indian groups are not in picture at all as far as WL is concerned. WL is only solving it's own problem of having to contend with two groups from India for it's league matches. Nothing more should be seen into this initiative from WL. They are not concerned with unification of Indian groups.

by the way its nice to see sram sir in Team India

TLL, just highlighting the relevant excerpt from your post.

You mention "work in the central govt". I have to inform you, with due regret, that the said phrase is an oxymoron. The Central govt just doesn't do any work.

For the record, I agree with your view point. We have many languages and scripts. Unless acceptable to all, using Devanagiri to represent our nation, would be unfair.

Besides, the topic is moot. Chess.com is an English language website. Isn't it logical that we use the English/Latin alphabet?

I have a direct, out of the box approach.

TI should challenge IM and Bharat and Indian Emperors ( hate this name, so undemocratic) in a 25 (arbitrary number just as an example) member team chess game. Winning group stays. All members join that group.

One item has been resolved now which is representation in "International" matches. This really gives India the firepower to showcase its true strength in chess.com

IMHO, it is not important to erase all other Indian groups from their existence in chess.com.  Each group has its purpose and audience.  What is important is, "Representing & Supporting India" when it matters most which is matches and games.  Forums and photos can be managed in multiple groups of one's interest, while games be played "majorly" for the chosen group

I dont know whether they accept it or not; but its in live chess in Hindi and those users should ask for their right to change it.