Debate and divergence of views are considered to be enriching for both history and culture. Symbiosis School of Economics has always embraced this culture of debate and allowed it to flourish in the form of the Debsoc. The Debate Society has done us proud numerous times and has successfully established itself in the national circuit. This year, the Debsoc is determined to achieve its aim to leave a mark in the international circuit under the guidance and leadership of Pranav Annur.
Pranav is an immaculate debater and has won various national and international level debates, setting high goals for the DebSoc to achieve. As the Debsoc Head, he aims to create a more diverse environment in the society, specifically concerning gender diversity and improving the internal structure of DebSoc to make it more inclusive of the juniors. He aspires to instil a spirit of knowledge and promote healthy competition in society. Furthermore, he intends for the DebSoc to make a mark internationally through his slow, measured and planned approach while adapting to the current wave of online debates, as popularized, owing to the pandemic.
DebSoc’s usual activities include various practice debates throughout the week in order to polish the debating skills of its members. The club follows the parliamentary style of debating (Asian and British) and works on helping everyone understand the different speaker roles from different perspectives through these debates. Another recent activity initiated by DebSoc is to help the FYs get a better understanding of motions that are usually debated in the national circuit in the form of informal information sessions. These sessions cover various subject areas on which motions are usually based upon.
With this extensive level of practice done by the members of DebSoc weekly, the club is open to everyone interested in learning the parliamentary style of debating regardless of whether they have any prior experience or not.