Nav Bharat Yuva Sansad 2.0 (2026): Youth Parliament at City Academy Law College, Lucknow
The Vox Collectives & Loophole Legends, in collaboration with City Academy Law College, Lucknow.About the organisers and the host college
Nav Bharat Yuva Sansad 2.0 is organised by The Vox Collectives together with Loophole Legends, and is hosted at City Academy Law College, Lucknow. The brochure describes City Academy Law College as one of the fastest emerging law colleges in the city, an institute that aims to add new dimensions to legal education incorporating international standards, and one that has placed moot court activity at the pinnacle of its co-curricular work since its inception.
The event carries the college's institutional backing through its listed patrons:
- Dr. Mamta Srivastava, Director
- Dr. Azad Dwivedi, Principal
- Mr. Vivek Shukla, Head of Department
- Kritarth Shyam, Convenor
The organising team is led by Nilesh Kr. Tripathi (President), Shudhanshu Tiwari (Vice President), Rajeev Ranjan Tiwari (Organiser), Anant Mishra (Co-Organiser), Nirbhay Singh (Secretary General) and Vishnu Verma (Founder of Loophole Legends), supported by a wider organising committee.
About Nav Bharat Yuva Sansad 2.0
Nav Bharat Yuva Sansad 2026 (2.0) is a Youth Parliament initiative that simulates the functioning of the Indian parliamentary system. Students step into the roles of Members of Parliament, engage in structured debate, deliberate on national issues and experience the legislative process first hand. The tagline for the edition is Debate, Deliberate, Decide.
The initiative is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical understanding of governance, law and public policy. Participants do not merely debate: they draft resolutions, defend their viewpoints and contribute to discussions that mirror real parliamentary proceedings. The organisers state the event welcomes both beginners and those with prior experience, and list its aims as building confidence and public speaking skill, giving practical exposure to law, politics and governance, sharpening critical thinking and decision making, and building a network among like minded participants.
Agenda for the 2026 edition
The house will deliberate on a single combined national agenda: the Delimitation Bill and Women's Reservation in Parliament. The brochure frames the two limbs as follows:
- Delimitation Bill: redraws the boundaries of Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies based on population, so as to ensure equal representation.
- Women's Reservation Bill: reserves 33 per cent of seats in the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies for women, to be implemented after the next delimitation exercise based on the Census.
Who can participate and what registration asks for
The event is open to students. The registration form requires each applicant to give their student name, university or college, course and semester, and to upload a copy of an identity card or fee receipt, so participation is tied to current student status. Prior Youth Parliament or MUN experience is asked for but is not a bar, and the organisers expressly welcome first timers.
The form collects the following:
- Student name, university or college, course and semester
- WhatsApp number, calling number and email address
- Upload of an identity card or fee receipt (image, up to 10 MB)
- Any past experience in Youth Parliament or MUN
- Transaction ID and a payment screenshot (image, up to 10 MB)
- Three portfolio preferences, chosen from a published list of over 780 Member of Parliament portfolios covering both Houses
The portfolio list is maintained as a public Google Sheet and is linked from the registration form, so candidates should consult it and settle their three preferences before filling the form.
Registration fee, payment and dates
The registration fee is Rs 451 per participant. Payment is made against the QR code shown inside the registration form, and the applicant must then enter the transaction ID and attach a payment screenshot to complete the submission.
Registration opened on 6 August 2026 and the last date to register is 25 August 2026. The event itself runs on 2 and 3 September 2026 at the auditorium of City Academy Law College, Tiwariganj, Lucknow. The organisers note on the brochure that some part of the amount collected will be donated towards a green India initiative.
Flow of the event over two days
Day 1, foundation and initial session:
- Opening ceremony of 30 to 45 minutes, with the welcome address, an introduction to Nav Bharat Sansad, a rules briefing and the oath ceremony
- Agenda introduction, in which the Speaker introduces the agenda and the Prime Minister gives the opening statement, followed by speeches by roll call with balanced participation from both sides
- Informal caucus for free discussion
Day 2, advanced session and decision:
- Question hour
- Draft resolution and bill making
- Final debate
- Voting session, in which the house votes on the resolution and the bill is passed or rejected
- Closing ceremony with judges' remarks, award distribution, certificates and a group photograph
The brochure records that the Chair's decision will be final.
Judgement criteria
Participants are assessed out of a total of 100 marks across seven heads:
- Content and knowledge, 25 marks: understanding of the agenda, use of relevant facts, examples or legal references, and depth of argument
- Clarity of thought and structure, 15 marks: logical flow of ideas, a clear introduction, argument and conclusion, and freedom from confusion or contradiction
- Communication skills, 15 marks: confidence while speaking, voice clarity and tone, and the ability to engage the house
- Argumentation and rebuttal, 15 marks: ability to challenge opposing views, effective response during debate and strong reasoning
- Parliamentary conduct, 10 marks: respect towards the Chair and other members, use of parliamentary language, and observance of rules and decorum
- Participation and involvement, 10 marks: frequency of speaking, active engagement in discussion and asking relevant questions
- Leadership and influence, 10 marks: ability to influence the house, initiative in discussion and confidence in taking a stand
Rules and regulations
General conduct. Participants must maintain discipline, decorum and respect at all times. Misconduct, shouting or personal attacks lead to disqualification. Only parliamentary language is permitted. All remarks are to be addressed to the Speaker rather than directly to other members, and personal or religious attacks are forbidden.
Dress code, mandatory. Formal wear for all participants: shirt and trousers or kurta for boys, and kurta, saree or formal wear for girls. Casual wear such as jeans and slippers is not permitted.
Attendance and punctuality. Participants must report 30 minutes before a session. Late entry may cost the participant a speaking opportunity or result in disqualification.
Language. Participants may speak in Hindi or English.
Role discipline and speaking. Participants must act strictly according to their assigned roles, with the Government defending policy and the Opposition questioning and challenging it. A member may speak only when recognised by the Speaker or Chair, and may be interrupted only on a Point of Order or a Point of Information. Each speaker gets a maximum of one to two minutes, strictly enforced, with extra time only at the Chair's discretion.
Motions and voting. Permitted motions are a Point of Order, a Right to Reply, a Motion to Extend Debate and a Motion to Close Debate. Decisions are taken by simple majority, and all members must vote unless abstaining.
Disqualification. Grounds include indiscipline, offensive language, ignoring the Chair's instructions and repeated disruption. The judge's decision is final.
What every participant receives
The brochure records that refreshment and a certificate will be provided to all participants and volunteers, independent of placing. Award distribution and certificates are handed out at the closing ceremony on Day 2, alongside the judges' remarks and a group photograph.