Vidhibhashya Chapter 2: National Debate, Youth Parliament, Elocution and MUN at Modern Law College, Pune [Offline; 17-18 Dec 2026]

Vidhibhashya Chapter 2 is a national level competition titled "A Confluence of Orators, Debaters, Diplomats & Lawmakers". It is held on 17 and 18 December 2026 at Modern Law College, Ganeshkhind, Pune, 411016, run by the Progressive Education Society's Modern Law College in collaboration with Randive & Randive Associates.

The brochure describes VidhiBhashya as the flagship intellectual conclave of Modern Law College, a platform for critical discourse and youth empowerment rooted in the ideals of democracy, justice and dialogue. It hosts Debate, MUN, Youth Parliament and Elocution, and encourages participants to move beyond rote learning and engage with contemporary issues.

Progressive Education Society, Pune, was established in 1934. Its Modern Law College is affiliated to the Savitribai Phule Pune University, approved by the Bar Council of India and accredited 'A' grade under the second cycle of NAAC with a CGPA of 3.24. It is also recognised as a Ph.D. Research Centre by SPPU and runs LLB, B.A. LLB, B.B.A. LLB and LLM programmes along with diploma and certificate programmes.

Vidhibhashya welcomes participation from undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) students across all disciplines enrolled in recognised colleges and universities.

• 17 December 2026: Debate (Preliminary), Youth Parliament, Elocution and Model United Nations.
• 18 December 2026: Debate (Final) and Model United Nations.

The debate is held in English, Marathi and Hindi. The preliminary round is on 17 December 2026 and the final round on 18 December 2026. The English topics listed in the brochure are:

• Competition brings out the worst in people.
• The right to privacy is more important than national security.
• Nostalgia does more to paralyze modern progress than to preserve heritage.
• Genetic Heritage vs. Global Patents: Who Truly Owns the Wealth of Nature?

The same four topics are given in Marathi and Hindi. The brochure also lists the topic "Can the Law Put a Price on Human Life?" in English, Marathi and Hindi, placed next to the final round details.

Youth Parliament is a mock parliamentary session where participants debate current issues, propose laws and simulate government roles. It is held on 17 December 2026. The brochure gives no separate topic; the rules are in the Youth Parliament document linked below.

Elocution is a public speaking event where participants deliver prepared speeches on given or chosen topics. It is held on 17 December 2026 in English, Marathi and Hindi. The English topics are:

• If History could speak to the youth: What would it hold us accountable for?
• The politics of promises.
• The Green Logo and the Bitter Truth: Is India’s Food Safety a Shield or an Illusion?
• The Burden of Memory: Is Forgetting Essential to Moving Forward, or an Act of Betrayal?
• The Paradox of Choice: Does Abundance Make Us Free or Paralysed?

Marathi and Hindi versions of the five topics are given in the brochure.

The MUN is held on 17 and 18 December 2026. The committee is the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). The agenda is: Addressing the Systematic Suppression of Women’s Rights and Freedom of Expression, with Special Emphasis on the Ongoing Protests and Gender-Based Restrictions in Afghanistan.

The brochure directs participants to the rulebook and registration page on the organiser's Linktree. It does not state a registration fee, a last date to register or any prizes. Check the rules documents for the event you plan to enter.

Faculty in-charge: Dr. Deepti Bhargava and Asst. Prof. Rahi Shinde. Head coordinators: Chhavi Jaiswal (7080967586), Vedika Shedge (9921655792) and Aditya Sonar (9001316767). The college is on Instagram as @mlc.pune and the website is www.modernlawcollege.com.