Date: 3/8/23
The Debate Competition between the two clubs- International Forum and Debating &
Literary Society was held on 03 August 2023 at Kothari International School,
organized by the aforementioned clubs. The event witnessed participating members
from these clubs competing against each other, showcasing their debating skills.
Objective:
The primary objective of the debate competition was to provide a platform for
students to enhance their analytical abilities and public speaking skills. The event aimed
to encourage participants to engage in constructive discussions and present
well-reasoned arguments.
The question for the debate was, “Will the implementation of UCC strengthen
secularism in India?”. The topic was chosen keeping in mind the current situation
of India, and the need for students to be aware of the same.
Judges:
The panel of judges included our esteemed Principal and Vice Principal, who is
well-versed in debate procedures. The judges provided constructive feedback to the
debaters, emphasizing both strengths and areas for improvement in order to make
the debate more constructive and beneficial for the participants.
Competition Highlights:
Opening Statements: In this round, each team presented their initial arguments,
laying down the main issue for the debate. Participants began by informing us of
the background of the topic while putting their strongest arguments forward.
Rebuttals: The second round was marked by back-and-forth exchanges between
the teams. Participants critically challenged each other's arguments, using facts, examples, and morals.
Special Questions from the Judges: Before the two teams could move on to their
closing statements, our esteemed judges challenged the participants’ knowledge by
asking them highly critical questions which required on-the-spot analytical thinking to
be put to the test.
Closing Statements: In the final round, both teams summarised their arguments with
one open-ended question. The purpose of these questions was to leave both
teams analyzing their entire argument.
Winners: Although both teams performed exceptionally well, there must be a winner. After much deliberation and evaluation, the judges announced the winners of the debate
competition to be the International Forum Club.
Conclusion:
Overall, the debate competition between the International Forums and Debating &
Literary Society was a success. It provided an excellent platform for the club
members to develop their critical thinking abilities. It enables the participants as well
as the audience to enhance their knowledge of the Uniform Civil Code
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