35th All Assam Swahid Memorial Inter College Debating Competition
The 35th All Assam Swahid Memorial Inter College Debating Competition was successfully organized by Mangaldai College (Autonomous) on 17th October, 2025, with great enthusiasm and participation from colleges across the state. The topic for this year’s debate was “The Autonomy of Higher Educational Institutions is Instrumental in Enhancing the Quality of Higher Education.”
The programme started with a welcome note delivered by Dr. Kamala Kanta Borah, Principal, Mangaldai College, who highlighted the importance of debate in developing critical thinking and democratic values among students. The event was graced by Mr. Ramani Kanta Saharia, President of the Governing Body and Dr. Santosh Borkakati, IQAC Coordinator, Mangaldai College, along with the faculty members and students.
The debate competition was chaired by Mr. Paresh Kr. Sarma, Retired Associate Professor of Eonomics, Mangaldai College, as the Speaker. A panel of distinguished judges Dr. Dhiren Deka, Mangaldai Commerce College, Dr. Jintu Gohain, Paschim Guwahati Mahavidyalaya, and Dr. Barnali Deka, Mangaldai College, evaluated the participants.
Participants from various colleges across Assam have participated in the competition. After significantly stimulating session, J.B. Law College, Guwahati has earned the Best Team, while Gauhati University and Dr. B.K.B. College, Nagaon secured the second and third positions respectively. Agastya Kashyap from J. B. Law College, Guwahati, was adjudged the Best Debater of the competition. The winners are felicitated with trophies, certificates, and cash awards in recognition of their commendable performances. The programme concluded with the vote of thanks by Mr. Manash Pratim Baruah, Teacher-in-Charge of the Debate and Talk Section, for successful completion of the event.
