Welcome
to the Uttar Pradesh Bharatiya Association (UPBA)

To honor the spirit of unity, dignity, and inclusivity, we ask all members to follow these simple rules when submitting their contributions:

1. Respectful & Inclusive

   • Contributions must avoid offensive, discriminatory, or divisive language related to caste, creed, religion, gender, age, or background.

   • All voices are welcome and valued equally.

2. Maintain Elegance & Professionalism

   • Write with clarity, thoughtfulness, and a sense of dignity.

   • Poetry, stories, and articles should uplift, inform, or inspire—reflecting the cultural and humanitarian spirit of UPBA.

3. Original Work

   • Submit your own creations. If you wish to share quotes, proverbs, or references, please credit the source.

   • Plagiarism will not be accepted.

4. Non-Political & Non-Commercial

   • Submissions should focus on culture, heritage, creativity, and community values.

   • Political campaigning or promotional material is not permitted.

5. Cultural Sensitivity

   • Celebrate diversity with pride while being sensitive to traditions, values, and beliefs.

   • Humor, satire, or commentary should always remain respectful.

6. Quality & Length

   • Short poems, stories, and reflections are encouraged (500–1000 words for articles).

   • Submissions may be gently edited for clarity, grammar, and presentation while keeping the author’s voice intact.

✨ “Voice of Members is a sanctuary of creativity. Let every word you share carry the fragrance of respect, the light of dignity, and the joy of belonging.”

📌 Submission Disclaimer

By submitting your story, poem, article, or reflection to Voice of Members, you agree to the following:

1. Ownership & Credit

   • You confirm that the work is your original creation.

   • You retain full ownership of your work. UPBA will always credit you as the author when published.

2. Permission to Publish

   • You grant the Uttar Pradesh Bhartiya Association (UPBA) a non-exclusive right to publish your submission on our website, newsletters, event materials, and official social media platforms.

   • This right is for cultural and community purposes only, and UPBA will not sell or commercially exploit your work.

3. Editing & Presentation

   • Submissions may be lightly edited for clarity, grammar, and formatting, while preserving the integrity of your original message.

4. Respectful Standards

   • Contributions must follow UPBA’s guidelines of respect, dignity, and non-discrimination. Works containing offensive, defamatory, or inappropriate content may not be published.

5. Withdrawal

   • Authors may request removal of their submission from UPBA platforms by contacting the association in writing.

✨ “Your words remain yours—UPBA simply provides the platform to let them shine.”