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Kannada Debate Competition “VAKCHATURYA”

The Kannada Debate Competition titled “VAKCHATURYA” was successfully held on 14th July 2025 at the Conference Hall of St. Agnes PU College. The event was thoughtfully organized under the guidance of Mrs. Shailaja from the Department of Kannada, with support from the organizing team, including Roopashree, the Arts Secretary.

The programme began with a warm welcome delivered by Prateeksha of II HEPP, followed by an explanation of the rules and regulations by Roopashree of ll HEPP , which helped set a clear and organized structure for the event.

The aim of the competition was to provide students with a platform to express their opinions confidently in Kannada while developing their communication, analytical, and public speaking skills. The competition commenced at 3:30 PM, with each participant allotted two minutes to present their views.

A total of 26 students took part—18 from II PUC and 8 from I PUC—each contributing unique ideas and thoughtful interpretations to the topics given.

The debate topics were:
I PUC: ಆಧುನಿಕ ಯಂತ್ರ ಯುಗಕ್ಕಿಂತ ಹಳೆಯ ಕಾಲವೇ ಇಷ್ಟೋ ಲೇಸು
II PUC: ಪದವಿಯೊಂದೇ ಯಶಸ್ವಿ ಬದುಕಿನ ಸಾಧನೆ

Participants supported their arguments with real-life examples, impactful quotes, personal anecdotes, and logical reasoning. Their presentations reflected fluency, confidence, and deep understanding.

The competition was judged by Mrs. Shubhavani and Mrs. Anitha, who were acknowledged for their fair judgment, thoughtful feedback, and encouraging presence that added great value to the event.

The Champions of Vakchaturya were :

From II PUC
First Place: Alvita D’Souza (II PCMB B) & Sanidhya Anil Shetty (II PCMB B)
Second Place: Donika S.H. (II PCMC)
Third Place: Sangeetha Hanamantha Gowdara (II BEBA)

From I PUC
First Place: Thanmay (I HEPP)
 Second Place: Yashoda Jayanand Nagoji (I SEBA 'A') & Dhanya (I PCMB 'A')
 Third Place: Lakshmi Yallappa Banakadinni (I PCMB 'A')

The event Vakchaturya was described not just as a debate, but as a vibrant celebration of Kannada language, logic, and leadership. It offered students a chance to think critically, speak boldly, and embrace their cultural roots with pride.

All the volunteers expressed great pride in having contributed to such a meaningful and successful event. Special thanks were extended to Mrs. Shailaja for her continuous support and guidance, and to the respected judges for making the competition truly memorable.