A student speaker addresses participants during a Mock Parliament event organised by the Department of Political Science, Modern College, held on September 25.
Kohima, September 25 (MExN): The Department of Political Science, Modern College, organised its Annual Mock Parliament at the college Indoor Stadium on September 25, 2026, providing students with practical exposure to parliamentary democracy.
The event aimed to provide an understanding of parliamentary democracy by allowing students to assume different roles and participate in a simulated parliamentary session.
Vilasano Rhetso, BA fifth semester, chaired the programme, while Shahilo Khing, Head of the Department of Political Science, delivered the welcome address.
The session commenced with the opening of the House and proceedings were conducted according to parliamentary procedure.
The students debated issues including "Delimitation and Women's Reservation", "Youth Employment and Education", "Mines, Minerals and Environmental Protection", and "Judicial Independence and Tribunal Reforms".
Peteneikho Nakhro from the Treasury Bench and Albert Ezung from the Opposition Bench were adjudged the best speakers of the session.
The programme concluded with a note of gratitude delivered by Vikeduonuo Kire, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science.
