DESAM debating Competition
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 20 2012:
The 2nd Local Level Debating Competition for the students of Patsoi, Konthoujam and Sagolband A/Cs was organized by Democratic Students' Alliance of Manipur (DESAM), Imphal West District Council at Model Higher Secondary School, Takyel today.
Yumnam Rupachandra, Chief Editor of ISTV was the Speaker of the debating competition held under the theme "Lamdamsigi Educationgi Kanglon Kangkhong Chairibashi Lalhoulupsingna Thok-hanbani" with Dr.S Bijiya Devi, Lecturer of Manipuri at Model Hr Sec School; Akoijam Chaoba, Lecturer of Philosophy at Mayai Lambi College and S Punyabati, Lecturer of Education at Model Hr Sec School as judges.
After an animated debate, Loitongbam Tappisana studying in 12th standard at HRD Academy won the first prize.
Homendro Kangabam studying in 12th standard at Millennium Institute of Sciences and Md Aurangzeb Shah studying in 10th standard at HRD Academy respectively won the second and third prizes.
All three of them opposed the theme.
Loitongbam Milan Singh of COMET School, Sarangthem Arvina Devi of MEM Hr Sec School, Khoisnam Bidyalaxmi of Brighter Academy, Khumbong, Miranda Yambem of Pole Star Public School and Ksh Brainy Rose of Hijam Irabot Memorial Public School were also given consolation prizes.
In all, eight participants have been declared qualified for the District Level.
Commenting on the competition, Dr.S Bijiya Devi said that competitors were bold and enthusiastic while giving their performance.
However, some of them need to pay attention to their body language and rhythm.
They need to be calmer and speak with thorough analysis of the theme.
The Speaker and the other Judges also commented on the competitors' performances and gave suggestions or tips to improve their skills.
They also appreciated DESAM for organizing such an important competition.