Abki Baar Yuvaon Ki Sarkar 3.0
The Political Science Society of Loreto College, Kolkata hosted the third edition of Abki Baar Yuvaon Ki Sarkar on September 30, 2024. This inter-departmental event was aimed at promoting political awareness and critical thinking among students. Teams from various departments participated, with each department sending two representatives to form their own political party.
The competition commenced with a brief introduction, followed by the presentations of seven teams, namely the Liberty Block Party, Garud Party, Citizen's Democratic Party, Sashakt Party, Progressive Youth Alliance, and Jan Arohon Party. Each team was tasked with presenting a well-structured political party, complete with a symbol, manifesto, and agenda, mirroring real-world democratic practices. Teams were given 10 minutes to showcase their ideas.
The event was judged by Ms. Sreeparna Dasgupta from the Department of Political Science. Teams were assessed on various criteria, including campaign strategy, creativity, presentation, impact, overall impression, and the enthusiasm of their cheering squad. Each criterion was scored out of 10 points.
The competition culminated with the joint victory of the Department of Political Science and the Department of Psychology, who impressed the judge with their campaign strategies and dynamic presentations. The event concluded with a formal vote of thanks, bringing an end to a successful and enriching experience for all participants, contributing to the Society's mission of encouraging political engagement among students.