18/10/2025
Dispur College successfully organized the Dr. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya Memorial Northeast Inter-College-University Debate Competition on 17.10.2025 in honour of the first Jnanpith Awardee from Assam, Dr. Birendra Kumar Bhattacharyya. The event, held at the Pratima Barua Pandey Auditorium, reflected a perfect blend of intellect, art and emotion.
The programme was inaugurated by Prof. Arup Jyoti Choudhury, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of Madhabdev University, in the esteemed presence of Dr. Balendra Kumar Das, President of the Governing Body, Dispur College,Dr.Navajyoti Borah, Principal,Dispur College and Dr. Diganta Biswa Sarma, Member, Sahitya Akademi and Professor of Practice, IIT Guwahati and Dibrugarh University and also the Hon'ble Speaker for the Session.
The day-long debate competition was graced by distinguished judges — eminent debater and social worker Mr. Bedanta Sharma, Dr. Sanjeev Goswami, Associate Professor, Department of English, Kamrup College, Chamata, and Dr. Kankana Goswami Bhardwaj, Professor, National Law University.
The ceremony also featured the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and a traditional Gayan-Bayan performance, symbolizing Assam’s rich cultural heritage. A commemorative souvenir titled “Ojaswi."
Participants from various colleges and universities across Northeast India engaged in powerful and thought-provoking debates, demonstrating their intellect, confidence, and clarity of expression.
The event was organized under the able leadership of Principal Dr. Navajyoti Borah, President of the Organising Committee,Dr.Shashi Mohan Das, Working President,Sutibra Malakar along with the dedicated support of the faculty members and students of Dispur College.
In the valedictory session, the results were announced — Royal Global University and NEF College won the first and second prizes, respectively.
In addition, Ankita Chetri from B. Borooah College received the award for Best Debater.
In the individual category, the first, second, and third positions were secured by Ankita Chetri (B. Borooah College), Anol Ankush Bora (Gauhati University), and Kuldeep Bhattacharyya (NEF College) respectively.
The event concluded successfully with the presentation of prizes to the participants, followed by the soulful Assamese song "Mayabini Ratir Bukut” with paying tribute to our own Hearthrob Legendary Singer Zubeen Garg followed by the State Anthem and National Anthem.
We wholeheartedly congratulate all the participants and winners and all the support staff of Dispur College,Teaching and Non Teaching Staff, DCSU members of 2024-25, 2025-26, NCC, NSS, Volunteers and all committee members of BKB, Students of Dispur College.