Jalandhar October 13 (Jaswinder Singh Azad)- The Department of Political Science of PCM S.D. College for Women, Jalandhar, organised a Debate Competition on the occasion of the International Day of Democracy. The theme of the competition was “Democracy: The Best Form of Government.”
Students from B.A. Semesters I, III and V actively participated in the competition. The main objective of the activity was to create awareness among students about democracy, democratic values, freedom of expression and responsible citizenship. It also aimed to enhance their confidence, communication skills, critical thinking and public speaking abilities.
The students participated enthusiastically and presented their views both in favour of and against the topic. The competition provided them with an opportunity to express their ideas, listen to diverse perspectives and understand the significance of democratic values. B.A. Semester III secured the first position, B.A. Semester V secured the second position, and B.A. Semester I secured the third position. The winners were appreciated for their confidence, clarity of expression and effective presentation.
President Shri Naresh Budhia, Senior Vice President Shri Vinod Dada, the other honourable members of the Managing Committee, and the worthy Principal, Dr Pooja Prashar, lauded the efforts of the Department of Political Science in organising the competition and appreciated the initiative to promote democratic awareness, critical thinking and responsible citizenship among students.