The Indian independence movement
Director: Alice Yang
Topic: The Indian Independence Movement (1943)
The year is 1943. Within the turbulence of WWII, this committee raises the curtains on the "forgotten theater" of the war. The committee centers on the Singapore-based movement for Indian independence during World War II, led by nationalist Subhas Chandra Bose. Members of this committee will act as the Provincial Government of Azad Hind, which has convenes with a singular goal in mind: achieving an independent India and to rid India of British influence. This committee although has come together to work in the interest of Indian citizens, both short term and long term policies are highly debated. Firstly, how India is to be freed from British rule, as well as what form of government should be established instead. Delegates will also need to consider the problem of inner religious tensions as well as a new economic model independent of Britain. The committee will be a chance to explore a critical yet underrepresented part of history, challenging delegates to find allies, gather resources, and cooperate in progressing towards a common goal of Hind India — Free India.
Alice Yang
Alice Yang is a junior at Harvard College, pursuing a double concentration in Social Studies and Economics. She grew up in Edmonton, Canada, and began competing in MUN in high school. She was the captain of her high school MUN team and has continued competing in MUN on the college circuit.
She is now currently one of the head delegates of ICMUN, Harvard’s competitive MUN team. She has also been active in HMUN and HNMUN, both as director and assistant director in HMUN Specialized Agencies. She has had extensive experience competing and running crisis committees.
Outside of MUN, Alice manages one of the businesses within Harvard Student Agencies, a student-run business on the Harvard campus. She is also a dancer for the Asian American Dance Troupe and loves hiking, skiing, and watching Netflix dramas in her free time. Ask her about Canada, and she will explain why Canada is a great place to live despite the snow!