Chandigarh, 3 May 2026 - Bhavan Vidyalaya Chandigarh organised its first inter-school debating championship for students across the Tricity on 2 May 2026 in the school campus. ‘Bhavan’s Parliamentary Debate Championship 2026’, conducted in the internationally recognised World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC) format, aimed to establish a premier intellectual and debating hub in the Tricity.

The opening ceremony was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Mr Madhukar Malhotra, Honorary Secretary, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chandigarh Kendra, welcomed by Mrs Vineeta Arora, Director (Edu) cum Senior Principal, and Mrs Suparna Bansal, Vice Principal, Senior School. Mrs Inderpreet Kaur, Principal, New Chandigarh; Mrs Kunika Sharma, Principal, Junior School were also present. The event attracted enthusiastic participation from over 229 students, forming 56 teams, representing 28 schools across the tricity.

The event commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp, followed by a powerful medley by the school choir. This was succeeded by a PowerPoint presentation outlining the event’s proceedings, rules, and regulations.

Mr Madhukar Malhotra, in his address, emphasised the need for future leaders to debate, defend, and dominate, urging them to step out of their comfort zones to bring about a change. He praised the initiative for its potential to inspire young leaders.

Mrs Vineeta Arora highlighted the significance of such events in equipping students for the responsibilities awaiting them in the future.

The day witnessed high-intensity competitive exposure in public speaking, critical thinking, and structured argumentation. Teams were divided into two independent categories: Junior (Grades 6–8) and Senior (Grades 9–12). The motions on diverse perspectives aimed to broaden their understanding of complex issues.

The event culminated in a prize distribution ceremony, where the winners were felicitated by Mrs Vineeta Arora and Mrs Suparna Bansal.