In an initiative, Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ Inspector General Assam Rifles (North) organised an Inter College Debate Competition at Assam Rifles Camp in Kohima on Tuesday. Topic of the debate was “Disparate Naga Tribal Identities are Antithesis to Naga Unity, and thus, a hindrance in social upliftment and economic development of Nagaland”.
The event received overwhelming response from the Colleges in Kohima and a total of nine colleges participated in the debate. In order to judge the participants in their content, clarity of thoughts, oratory skills and confidence, a panel of five judges comprising Brig Ved Beniwal, Deputy Inspector General of IGAR (North), Dr Ditamulu Vasa, Rita Krocha, Okenjeet Sandham and H Chishi were present.
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Opening remarks was delivered by Brigadier Herjinder Singh in which he exhorted the students to speak their mind in an unbiased manner and to also accept the diversity of opinion.
Chief Guest, Major General Vikas Lakhera, Sena Medal, IGAR (North) addressed the audience and motivated the audience to think beyond individual identities.
Based on the decision of the jury, in individual category, the First prize was won by Kenlumle of St Joseph’s College, Second Prize was bagged by Ricky Das of Modern College and Third Prize was won by Kitokali Yeptho of Sazolie College. Sinsi Khing of St Joseph’s College and Konnyei Konyak of Model Christian were awarded consolation prizes for their appreciable performances.
In the positions of Colleges, St Joseph’s College, Sazolie College, Model Christian College won 1st, 2nd, and 3rd positions respectively. Assam Rifles has planned to conduct this event every year and has instituted a rolling shield for the same.
ASSAM RIFLES ORGANISES INTER COLLEGE DEBATE COMPETITION IN NAGALAND#AssamRifles on 18 Apr 2023, organised an Inter College Debate Competition at Assam Rifles Camp in Kohima, Nagaland. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/8MM5vHYMpR
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