Third state level open debating competition held

By A Staff Reporter

IMPHAL | Nov 24

The 3rd state level open debating competition was held today at L.M.S. Law College, Chingmeirong on the motion “The forthcoming final agreement between NSCN-IM and Government of India will bring prosperity to the Naga people.”

The debate was won by against motion through voice vote. Leishangthem Lamyanba, student of LMS College got the first position arguing against motion.

Khelen Thokchom, special correspondent of The Telegraph attended the function as chief guest and jury member of the competition. Giving his chief guest speech he said that this topic is one of the most critical and debatable. The political trend and social standing among other factors, have been changing the scenario of the state, he said.

He also encouraged students to take active part in such competitions, as these are platforms essential for students to grow and learn outside the four walls of the classrooms.

Lecturer of L.M.S. Law College, Ch. Narendra and principal of the college, Md. Salatur Rahaman attended the function as guests of honour and president respectively.

The competition was participated by students from Thoubal College, Manipur University, DM College of Arts and T.G. Higher Secondary School among others.

The 2nd state level debating competition was also won by Leishangthem Lamyanba, on the motion ‘Indian government use AFSPA to distance Manipur and J&K from mainland India.’