Kohima: C-Edge College hosted the 60th AD Shroff Memorial Elocution Competition at the GK Auditorium this past Friday. The Forum of Free Enterprise in Mumbai organized the event. Nine students stepped up to the podium to debate. They tackled topics like economic reforms, artificial intelligence, and global geopolitics.
Hoto Assumi, a BBA fifth-semester student, took home the top prize as the Champion and First Best Speaker. Anoli S. Awomi finished second, and Solunto Y. placed third. Ningthuiliu Pamei and Sohana Islam rounded out the top five. The college handed out certificates to the winners, while the top three speakers earned cash prizes of Rs 2,500, Rs 1,500, and Rs 1,000.
Masangheing Zeliang, an assistant professor of psychology, ran the show as chairperson. Dr. Wapanginla Ao opened the day with a welcome address. Judges Shiva Prasad Dey, Duvolu Rhakho, and Kumrila Y evaluated the speakers. Dr. Rajesh Tanti, founder of The Mentor Consultancy, provided feedback after the presentations. Kupuli, a BA first-semester student, performed a special song to cap off the event.
The Forum of Free Enterprise aims to give students a stage. It exists to provide college students with a platform to express their views and give voice to the youth of India. C-Edge College thanked the Mumbai-based organization for the chance to hold the contest.
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