Special Issue, 2022
The Seventeenth East India Times
Sunday, Sept 11th, 2022
The Final Act -Hiyaneijemmy Das, Debating Captain & Deputy Editor
Illustration:Hana Ahmed, XI
After months of discussions and weeks of planning, the 17th East India Debates finally kicked off on the 8th of September. Through all the glitches, the hurdles of online debating, and the confusions, the spirit of debate remained. The excitement was reflected in everyone’s performances, the conviction palpable through the screen, and the energy was electrifying. I am even more convinced that when we get to meet in person for the next debates, these emotions will be much more pronounced- a real testament to how the students truly imbibe debating in everything they do. Every debate had fiery speeches, dramatic conclusions, and commendable fights. Not only were the performances awe-inspiring, but the constructs, research, and logic behind it were equally, if not more, commendable. It really puts into perspective just how much talent is brewing throughout our schools all across the country. I am sure every participant has learnt immensely from the others and from the debates themselves, and I also hope that everyone had great enjoyment in the process. I thank everyone who made this event work the way it did- through all the planning and hiccups. I particularly thank the schools who made this event what it was. Most of all, I thank the students, the stars of the show.
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