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Abhivyakti 1.0 is the inaugural National Asian Parliamentary Debate Tournament organised by the Seminar, Literary and Debating Society of the Integrated Law Course, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi. The tournament is conceived as a serious and enriching meeting ground for some of the sharpest young minds in the country, providing participants with a national platform to engage with the pressing questions of our time through structured argumentation, critical thinking, research, rebuttal and persuasive advocacy.

The tournament will be conducted in the 3v3 Asian Parliamentary Debate format. The Preliminary Rounds will be held online on 10–11 September 2026, followed by the Advanced Rounds on campus on 23 September 2026 at Maharishi Kanad Bhawan, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi. The tournament will conclude with the Valedictory Ceremony on 24 September 2026. The event will feature Open and Novice break categories, allowing both experienced debaters and newer participants to compete and develop their skills. Cross teams and non-institutional teams are also welcome to participate.

For institutional delegations, the delegation size will be N+1, comprising three participants and one adjudicator per team. The tournament has been structured to encourage broad participation while maintaining a rigorous competitive environment. Participants will have the opportunity to test their arguments against teams from institutions across the country and engage with diverse perspectives on contemporary issues.

Abhivyakti 1.0 carries a total prize pool of ₹70,000. The Best Team will receive ₹25,000, while the Best Speaker and Best Adjudicator will receive ₹10,000 each. The Runner-up Speaker and Runner-up Adjudicator will receive ₹7,500 each. The Best Novice Speaker and Best Subsidised Adjudicator will receive ₹5,000 each. Through these awards, the tournament seeks to recognise excellence not only in debating but also in adjudication and emerging talent.

The registration fee is ₹590 per person, inclusive of GST, for Non-DU teams and ₹500 per person, inclusive of GST, for DU teams. Registrations will remain open until 5 September 2026. Interested teams may register through the official registration form.

Abhivyakti 1.0 seeks to foster a culture of informed discourse, constructive disagreement and rigorous argumentation. Beyond competition, the tournament aims to create a space where participants can exchange ideas, challenge assumptions, sharpen their advocacy skills and meaningfully engage with the questions shaping the present. The Seminar, Literary and Debating Society looks forward to welcoming teams from across the country to the floor at Abhivyakti 1.0.

Tournament Details

Format

3v3 Asian Parliamentary Debate

Preliminary Rounds

10–11 September 2026 | Online

Advanced Rounds

23 September 2026 | On Campus

Valedictory Ceremony

24 September 2026

Venue

Maharishi Kanad Bhawan, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi

Delegation Size

N+1 (3 participants + 1 adjudicator per institutional delegation)

Break Categories

Open, Novice

Participation

Cross teams and non-institutional teams are welcome

Registration

  • Non-DU teams: ₹590 per person (inclusive of GST)

  • DU teams: ₹500 per person (inclusive of GST)

  • Registration Deadline: 5 September 2026

  • Registration Form: https://forms.gle/JQ65FXBfEnjpse4c7

Prize Pool — ₹70,000

Best Team

₹25,000

Best Speaker

₹10,000

Runner-up Speaker

₹7,500

Best Adjudicator

₹10,000

Runner-up Adjudicator

₹7,500

Best Novice Speaker

₹5,000

Best Subsidised Adjudicator

₹5,000

Contact for Queries

  • Akshat Srivastava – +91 73079 99761

  • Akshat Khosla – +91 73031 87773

  • Dhanya – +91 62841 51541

  • Seher Kad – 8448820175

The organisers look forward to welcoming participants to Abhivyakti 1.0.

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