Demo:
THBT Governments have the right to restrict internet access during violent protests
R1: Indian Economic Policy
THS FDI in multibrand retail.
TH will prefer direct cash transfers over subsidized foodgrain in the PDS
THW abolish alcohol excise in all states.
R2: Education
THS the earmarking of 25% seats for economically weaker sections in pvt schools
THBT Universities should not be allowed to claim IPR over the output of research generated through public funds.
THW prevent coaching institutes from naming successful applicants after the declaration of results in competitive exams.
R3: Environment
THBT Multilateral efforts to reduce carbon emissions are futile
THBT restrictions on the use of plastic bags by retailers is counterproductive
THBT the consent of affected communities should be a procondition for proceeding with large infrastructure projects
R4: About the Past
THW deemphasize nationalism in the history curriculum for schools.
THBT DU's decision to drop AK Ramanujam's essay '300 ramayanas' was justifiable.
THS the Truth and Reconciliation Commission model for post conflict societies.
R5: Foreign Affairs
THBT the time is right to invade North Korea
THBT the US should give Guantanamo Bay back to Cuba
THBT banks should not disclose the identity of their customers in response of requests made by foreign governments
QF: Gender
THBT single working women should be exempted from paying personal income tax
TH is skeptical about ladies only compartments in public transport
THBT single sex schools are an anachronism.
SF: Free Speech Fundamentals
THBT there is nothing wrong with the paid news phenomenon
THBT there can be no such thing as hate speech in a liberal democracy
THBT news providers should not face criminal liability for inaccuracies in news reporting.
GF: Tolerance
THW abolish residency requirements for immigrants seeking citizenship
THBT minority run educational institutions should not be given special treatment by the government
THBT WLDs should not restrain the functioning of shariah courts
2nd motion was debated.
Results:
Breaking Teams:
| Rank | Team Name | Wins | Spks (not confirmed) | Cumulative MOV |
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| 1 | Damsel & the Stressed | 5 | 1350 | 23 |
| 2 | Def Chall - won | 4 | 1322.5 | 9.34 |
| 3 | NLUD - A | 4 | 1317.5 | 18.33 |
| 4 | St. Xaviers Calcutta | 3 | 1338.5 | 7.33 |
| 5 | Christ B | 3 | 1331.32 | -0.5 |
| 6 | RVCE | 3 | 1318 | 10 |
| 7 | Christ A | 3 | 1317 | 15.16 |
| 8 | ILS | 3 | 1312 | 9.34 |
Semi Finalists: NLUD - A, St. Xaviers Calcutta
Finalists: Def Chall - won
Champions: Damsel & the Stressed
Top Speakers:
1) Nikhil Patel (Damsel & the Stressed) – 392.66
2) Sujoy Dutta (St. Xaviers Calcutta) – 386.66
3) Skanda Prasad (Damsel & the Stressed) – 385.66
4) Ajay Kumar (Christ B) – 384.66
5) Shreya Kalra (Damsel & the Stressed) – 382.98
6) Dhrubo Jyoti (St. Xaviers Calcutta) – 382.33
7) Raunaq Chandrashekhar (NLUD A) – 382
- Aditya (VIT A) - 382
- Gowri (VIT A) - 382
10) Adityavikram Doshi (St. Xaviers Calcutta) – 381.65
Best Adjs:
- Yusuf Roohani (VIT)
- Sharada Srinivasan (MSRIT)
