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Jammu, Sept 22: he Literary Committee of Govt. Degree College, Kathua organized an Intra-College Debate Competition today as part of the Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations 2025 on the theme “Truth and Non-Violence: The Relevance of Gandhian Philosophy in Contemporary Times.” The event was held under the able guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Savi Behl, Principal, GDC, Kathua and convenorship of Dr. Neeraj Sharma, Head, Department of English.
The competition aimed to highlight the enduring significance of Mahatma Gandhi’s principles in the modern world, especially in addressing social, political, and ethical challenges. Students from various semesters participated with great enthusiasm, presenting thought-provoking arguments both for and against the motion.
Speakers eloquently emphasized how Gandhi’s ideals of Satya (Truth) and Ahimsa (Non-violence) remain relevant in promoting peace, tolerance, and social justice, while others critically examined the challenges of applying these principles in today’s complex global scenario.
The event was judged by Dr. Rupinder Kour, Head, Department of Economics; Dr. Jagmohan Sharma, Head, Department of Urdu; and Dr. Eva Sharma, Department of English, who commended the participants for their depth of research, clarity of thought, and confident presentation.
The results were announced by Dr. Yashpaul Sharma, Co-Convenor, Literary Club and Head, Department of Urdu, who, in his address, reminded the gathering that “Gandhi’s message is not confined to history; it is a guiding light for humanity’s future.”
The winners were: Mr. Rahul Thakur (3rd Semester) – First Prize; Mr. Dhruv Dev Singh (3rd Semester) – Second Prize; and Mr. Tarunveer Singh (3rd Semester) – Third Prize.
The program was ably hosted by Prof. Supreet Kour Bali and coordinated by Prof. Rakhi Malhotra and Dr. Kamaljot Kour. It was attended by faculty members and students from across various semesters, making the event a memorable part of the Gandhi Jayanti celebrations. |
