Inter-Collegiate Politico-Legal Debate Competition “Prativaad” to be Held at S S Khanna Girls Degree College on April 7
The S S Khanna Girls’ Degree College, a constituent college of University of Allahabad, is set to organize the 4th Inter-Collegiate Bilingual Politico-Legal Debate Competition “Prativaad” on April 7 2026. The event will be conducted by the Saroj Lalji Mehrotra Centre of Legal Studies and will bring together students from different colleges to participate in an intellectual debate on an important constitutional and democratic issue.
The competition will focus on the theme “Right to Recall Strengthening People’s Sovereignty or Disruption of Electoral Mandate”. In Hindi the theme is framed as “जनप्रतिनिधि वापसी का अधिकार : जनसशक्तिकरण का सशक्त सुधार या निर्वाचित जनादेश में व्यवधान”. The topic aims to encourage participants to critically analyze democratic accountability and constitutional mechanisms related to elected representatives.
Objective of the Debate Competition
The “Prativaad” debate competition has been designed to promote critical thinking legal awareness and democratic discourse among students. The bilingual format of the competition allows participants to express their arguments in both Hindi and English, making the event inclusive and accessible for a wider range of participants.
The topic of Right to Recall has been selected because of its increasing relevance in discussions about electoral reforms accountability of representatives and strengthening democratic participation in India.
Through such academic activities students are encouraged to explore constitutional principles electoral reforms and public policy issues from both legal and political perspectives.
Date and Venue of the Event
The debate competition will be held on:
- Date: April 7 2026
- Venue: S S Khanna Girls Degree College Prayagraj
Students from various colleges affiliated with the University of Allahabad and other institutions are expected to participate in the event.
Organizing Institution
The programme is being organized by the Saroj Lalji Mehrotra Centre of Legal Studies functioning under S S Khanna Girls Degree College.
The college is a prestigious institution affiliated with the University of Allahabad and has been accredited with A Grade by NAAC for its academic excellence and educational initiatives.
Such inter-collegiate competitions play a significant role in encouraging debate culture research oriented thinking and legal awareness among students.
Leadership and Organizing Team
The event will be organized under the guidance of the college administration and faculty members.
Key Academic Leadership
- Prof Lalima Singh – Principal, S S Khanna Girls Degree College
- Dr Riya Mukherjee – Coordinator, Saroj Lalji Mehrotra Centre of Legal Studies
Organizing Committee
The organizing team for the debate competition includes:
- Ms Mohini Shukla
- Ms Anshi Agarwal
- Ms Pragati Raj
- Dr Shweta Singh
- Mr Pratyush Pandey
- Dr Apoorva Singh
- Dr Bhagyashree Mishra
- Ms Ritu Verma
These faculty members and coordinators will oversee the smooth conduct of the event including registration evaluation and debate proceedings.
Topic Significance Right to Recall
The theme Right to Recall is a widely debated democratic concept. It refers to the ability of voters to remove an elected representative from office before the completion of their term.
Supporters argue that the mechanism strengthens democratic accountability and allows citizens to hold representatives responsible for their actions.
On the other hand critics believe that such provisions may disrupt the stability of elected governments and interfere with the mandate given by voters during elections.
The debate competition will allow students to explore both perspectives and present arguments based on constitutional principles electoral reforms and comparative democratic practices.
Registration for the Debate Competition
Students interested in participating in the event can register through the official online registration form.
Participants are encouraged to complete the registration process early and prepare their arguments on the debate topic.
Promoting Academic Dialogue
Events like the Prativaad Politico-Legal Debate Competition play an important role in developing the analytical and communication skills of students. They also provide a platform for discussing contemporary constitutional and political issues that shape democratic governance in India.
The competition is expected to attract enthusiastic participation from students who wish to engage in meaningful discussion on electoral reforms and citizen participation in governance.
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