Debate Competition on ‘Relevance of Gandhi’s ideas on Peace in Contemporary Times1.10.2024- On 1st of October 2024, an inter-departmental debate competition was organized by the Department of Political Science, at Don Bosco College, Golaghat. The theme for the debate competition was – ‘Relevance of Gandhi’s ideas on Peace in Contemporary Times.’ Miss Gourangi Kaushik, Assistant Professor of the Department of Political Science introduced and welcomed the moderator, judges and participants for the debate. Before the commencement of the debate an inaugural speech on life and philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi was presented by Tingdan Wangsu, one of the student of B.A 3rd semester, Department of Political Science. Thereafter the Debate competition began sharply at 2.20 p.m onwards at the college auditorium. Fr. Alayee Pius, the Vice-Principal of the institution was the Chairperson for the debate competition. The judges for the competition were- the HODs of Education, English, and Sociology Department -Dr. Sister Sheela Paul, Nazia Rahman and Arpita Dowarah and Mukul Sharma, Assistant Professor Department of Commerce respectively. Two participants from each of the five departments participated in the competition. The chief objective of the debate was to build an effective critical thinking, develop communication skills and to promote a sound debating exercise among the students on the issue and its relevance pertaining to the present day society. The team in favour of the motion through citing numerous illustrations deliberated their speech defending the topic. The team against the motion also effectively presented their points. The debate competition was a very informative and enriching one. The students actively participated in the debate and it promoted discussion among the listeners to think more inclusively about the topic. Among the audience, many of the spectators came forward to express their insights on the topic. The debate competition came to an end by 3.30 p.m with a vote of thanks delivered by Rushma Toppo , of B.A 5th semester, Department of Political Science. In the debate competition, the best team was awarded to the team in favour of the motion. Two of the participants Limka Bongrungpi of B.A 1st semester, from the Department of Political Science and Gaithaongam Alex Kamei of B.A 1st semester, Department of English from the team in favour of the motion was awarded with the title of Best Speaker. Wangli Lowang of B.A 3rd semester , Department of Political Science was awarded with the title of Best Debator in the Competition.
