“Prativaad 2026” Inter-Collegiate Politico-Legal Debate Competition Announced at S S Khanna Girls Degree College
The S S Khanna Girls’ Degree College, a constituent college of University of Allahabad accredited with NAAC A Grade, has announced the 4th Inter-Collegiate Bilingual Politico-Legal Debate Competition “Prativaad”. The competition will be organised by the Saroj Lalji Mehrotra Centre of Legal Studies and is scheduled to be held on April 7 2026.
The debate will revolve around the contemporary constitutional theme “Right to Recall: Strengthening People’s Sovereignty or Disruption of Electoral Mandate?”. The topic will also be debated in Hindi as “जनप्रतिनिधि वापसी का अधिकार : जनसशक्तिकरण का सशक्त सुधार या निर्वाचित जनादेश में व्यवधान?”.
The event aims to encourage academic discussion on democratic accountability, electoral reforms and constitutional principles among students from various institutions.
About the Debate Competition
“Prativaad” is a bilingual politico-legal debate platform designed to promote critical thinking legal awareness and public policy discussion among undergraduate students. Participants will present arguments both in favour of and against the motion, exploring different dimensions of the Right to Recall in democratic governance.
The debate will provide students with an opportunity to analyze constitutional debates surrounding representative democracy and electoral accountability.
Date of the Event
- Event: 4th Edition of Prativaad Debate Competition
- Date: April 7 2026
- Venue: S S Khanna Girls Degree College Prayagraj
The event is expected to witness participation from several colleges offering law and political science programmes.
Leadership and Academic Coordination
The competition is being organised under the guidance of the academic leadership of the institution.
Key Officials
- Prof Lalima Singh – Principal, S S Khanna Girls Degree College
- Dr Riya Mukherjee – Coordinator, Saroj Lalji Mehrotra Centre of Legal Studies
Organising Team
- Ms Mohini Shukla
- Ms Anshi Agarwal
- Ms Pragati Raj
- Dr Shweta Singh
- Mr Pratyush Pandey
- Dr Apoorva Singh
- Dr Bhagyashree Mishra
- Ms Ritu Verma
The organising committee will supervise the registration process, debate sessions and evaluation of participants.
Eligibility Criteria for Participation
The organisers have laid down specific eligibility requirements for students who wish to participate in the debate competition.
Eligible Participants
Participants must be bona fide undergraduate students belonging to one of the following categories:
- Students pursuing a 5 year integrated Bachelor of Law programme
- Undergraduate students of Political Science
Only students from recognised institutions will be eligible to participate.
Team Composition Rules
Each participating institution must follow the prescribed team format.
- Each team must consist of two participants
- One participant will argue in favour of the motion
- One participant will argue against the motion
- Both members must belong to the same institute or department
Additionally
- Each department of an institution can send a maximum of two teams
- Participants of a team must debate in the same language either Hindi or English
Mixed language teams will not be permitted.
Recommendation Letter Requirement
During the registration process participants must upload a recommendation letter from their respective institute or department.
This requirement ensures that the participants are officially nominated by their institutions.
Important Dates
Students who wish to participate should take note of the following deadlines.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Registration | March 31 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Debate Competition Date | April 7 2026 |
Interested teams must complete the registration before the deadline.
Registration Process
Participants are required to register through the official Google Form provided by the organisers.
Important Registration Instructions
- Teams must complete the registration form before 11:59 PM on March 31 2026
- The team composition cannot be changed after registration
- Only a limited number of teams will be accepted
- Registration will be processed on a first come first serve basis
Students are therefore advised to register early to secure participation.
Academic Importance of the Debate Topic
The concept of Right to Recall is widely debated in democratic systems. It refers to the ability of voters to remove elected representatives from office before the end of their term.
Supporters argue that the mechanism strengthens public accountability and democratic control. Critics believe that it may disrupt electoral stability and undermine the mandate given by voters.
The debate competition will allow students to present constitutional arguments, comparative political examples and policy perspectives related to this important issue.
Platform for Academic Dialogue
Events like “Prativaad” provide students with an opportunity to improve their public speaking legal reasoning and analytical skills. They also encourage dialogue on important constitutional questions affecting democratic governance.
The organisers hope that the competition will foster meaningful discussion and intellectual exchange among students from different academic institutions.
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