Department of Political Science, Fazl Ali College organized its ‘2nd Political Science Association (PSA) Mock Parliament’ on the theme “Democracy in Action through Youth Debating the Future of the Nation” on March 31. The programme chaired by Dr Lipokrenla Jamir, Associate Professor & HoD, Department of Political Science, introduced democracy highlighting the need to have political education to exercise Democracy in the truest sense.
Special Invitee of the programme was Lanulemba Longchar (Alumnus) President, Ao Kaketshir
Mungdang. As an alumni of the College, he reflected on the lack of opportunities a decade back and the difference in privileges that the present generation students are exposed to. He encouraged the young people to seize and try every opportunity that comes their way to realize the full potential of their capacity and talent.
The young minds were called to step into the role of law makers, participate to change conveying the ability to debate, deliberate and discuss because a nation does not rise in silence, it rises only when young people raise their voices, voices willing to speak and lead with a purpose. He also reiterated that leadership is not about winning debates and arguments but in providing solutions that makes a difference.
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An overview of the session was presented by Dr E Benrithung Patton, Associate Professor. The Mock Parliament Session witnessed Political Science students’ active participation debating on political issues like AFSPA, Maulana Azad National Fellowship, Women and Child Development and Uniform Civil Code to mention a few, each section of the session presenting dialogue, accountability and participation. The aim of the programme was to provide a platform for youth engagement in debate and policy discussions, bringing democracy alive while nurturing awareness, leadership, and active citizenship, shaping thoughtful perspectives on the nation’s future.
Representatives from All India Radio Mokokchung, MCTE, faculty and students from Queenmary Higher
Secondary School and Soul House Academy attended the programme along with the faculty and students of FAC.
