Step 1: Please read this document (and associated documents) first.
Step 2: After that, confirm your agreement with each of the requirements/conditions in the table below. Having done that, you will be taken to a simple application form for submission. After your form is received by the Team, a Team member will get in touch with you. Please lodge your application only once. It may take some time for our members to respond to applications, given we are all volunteers, but we take care to get in touch with everyone as soon as we can.
AGE LIMIT: From 31 August, 2009, a new requirement has been imposed by FTI, that to apply for FTI membership the applicant must be above the age of 21. Please ensure you are above 21 on the date of making your application.
| Q. | Do you agree with EACH of these? | If not, then: |
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Goal of maximising freedom. Do you agree that everyone’s freedom must be maximised in society so long as they are accountable? In particular, do you agree with these core beliefs? FTI advocates a classical liberal political philosophy and broadly supports the differences outlined by Samuel Freeman between the classical liberal view and the libertarian position. |
You may want to read at least three of these four readings (and others of this sort) to clarify and reconsider your views, and return to this page. |
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Must want to contest Parliamentary elections. Are you in-principle interested in contesting parliamentary elections, subject to a competent national Team being assembled, and resources raised? Note that your interest does not necessarily mean you will get to contest elections. | Please prepare yourself to contest elections in the coming years, and then return. |
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Ability to work in a team. Are you willing to work as a team member and share organizational responsibility? | Please prepare to work in a team and to take on organizational responsibilities, and then return. |
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Leadership aspiration. Are you prepared to work towards becoming a level 4 or 5 leader (cf. Jim Collins)? | Please commit to leadership development and then return. |
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Leadership grooming. Are you willing to undergo (in principle) a training programme of about 3 months sometime in the future (not yet determined; the cost will be met/subsidised)? This training programme will act as a foundation course for policy alignment and leadership development. | Please return when you are willing to participate in such a programme. |
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Willingness to declare assets. Higher levels of disclosure are needed on the Freedom Team than in a normal setting. Are you willing to disclose your source of wealth and your family’s assets publicly at a later stage? | Please prepare for disclosure of your assets at the appropriate time, and return. |
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Personal integrity. Do you comply with, and are willing to continue to comply with the highest standards of personal integrity? See explanation here. | Please meet these criteria, and, then return. |
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Communication skills. Have you at least a bachelor’s degree and working knowledge of English as well as one Indian language (alternative demonstrations of such working knowledge would be acceptable)? |
Please finish your bachelor’s degree and gain working knowledge of at least one Indian language and return. |
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Hi,
I like the group very much. The only reason I am not thinking of joining the group is Condition 2. I personally do not see myself as a forefront political candidate. I think my personality and interests in my opinion will be more suitable for policy making rather than law-making.
Just to give my back-ground quickly, I am a Scientist and I hold a PhD in Chemistry. I am currently in the US and seriously considering relocating to India in a year.
How can I join or participate in your group?
Thank you.
Siva
Dear Siva
People who want to support freedom in India but not contest elections are welcome to support FTI’s activities in various forms and shapes. Some examples are provided at: http://freedomteam.in/blog/support-fti – and more details will be provided in the coming months. Please subscribe to our magazine to get information on such opportunities.
Regards
Sanjeev
Yours is a terrific initiative towards freedom in india. Like mind people will come forward to support and present freedom india movment,
I LIKE TO JOIN THIS TEAM.BUT MY AGE DONT ALLOW ME SO.I M A STUDENT IN NIT HAMIRPUR..I ALWAYS LOOKED FOR THESE TYPE OF FORCES ..THIS BEGINING IS WORTH APPRECIATION…ALL THE BEST FOR FUTURE…AND YES..I M COMING…..SOOOON……….!!!!!!!!
Dear Amit,
I’d recommend you join Adharshila (http://adharshila.freedomteam.in/). Adharshila is a branch of Freedom Team of India that focuses on citizen development programs based on liberal principles. While we keep our search on for 1500 leaders it would be worth being informed on our activities and join us from the day you qualify.
Dear Sir,
I am certainly moved by your candid and lucid account on youtube and appreciate your motive.However, as a group/organization standing for change , understanding the root causes of the perennial issues plaguing our nation seems indispensable.Moreover defining a framework or action plan around these root causes would definitely attract like minded people.
Although the questions posted above could be the result of my lack of knowledge about this movement, any insights to my queries would be highly appreciated
Regards,
sandeep.
Dear Sandeep, please check the FTI strategy (http://freedomteam.in/blog/content/ftis-strategy) and Basic principles (http://freedomteam.in/blog/draft-policies). Do some reading around on FTI’s website as well. Thanks.
Regards
Sanjeev