Dharmashastra National Law University (DNLU), Jabalpur, successfully hosted the 4th Justice R.K. Tankha National Parliamentary Debate on November 9th and 10th, 2024. The event was supported and sponsored by the Office of Shri. Varun Tankha, Advocate, Supreme Court of India.
This two-day event brought together over 48 teams from various institutions, who showcased their debating skills across three preliminary rounds on the first day and one preliminary round followed by semi-finals, novice finals, and final rounds on the second day.
Participants engaged in stimulating debates, rigorously deliberating on assigned themes and presenting well-rounded arguments.
The Valedictory Ceremony marked the conclusion of the event, beginning with an address from Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Manoj Kumar Sinha. This was followed by the inaugural Shastrartha Panel, where speakers—including Prof. (Dr.) Ranbir Singh, Pro-Chancellor of IILM University; Prof. (Dr.) K.G. Suresh, President of the Global Media Education Council; Dr. Rakesh Pathak, Associate Editor at DBLive Channel; and Dr. Manwendra Kumar Tiwari, Associate Professor at DNLU shared perspectives on “One Nation, One Election.” This discussion encouraged the formation of diverse opinions on issues of national importance. The panel discussion was moderated by Dr. Ashit Kumar Srivastava, Assistant Professor of Law.
The 4th Justice R.K. Tankha Memorial National Parliamentary Debate set a high standard, leaving a lasting impact and exceeding expectations at DNLU.