A mock Parliament organized in Akal Academy Dakra Sahib became a bit too realistic. The agenda was “ article 370”. The event was organized to check the debating skills of students as well as their knowledge of the current issues facing the country. The event was restricted for students from standard 7th to 10th only as the school assumed they will be mature enough to know how parliament functions.
“Extracurricular activities are very important in the overall development of a child so we decided to conduct a debate for them. After all, some of these students can grow up to be future leaders of this country. We also thought that the students will become more politically aware while watching proceedings from the parliament while preparing, that would have helped them become better citizens going forward”, School Activity Incharge Ms. Heena said while explaining the rationale behind holding this event.
“However, we were in for a shock once the event started. I was observing the house and the moment we started, some students charged towards my seat raising some slogans. Even those still in their chairs were screaming something unintelligible. Speaker Ms. Harpreet Kaur tried to calm them down and even used the famous Baith jaiye, baith Jaiye but to no avail. A total of 42 people had participated in the Mock Parliament including 30 students and 12 teachers. This was conducted for the last 1 hour. Students were so exciting that they want the debate to be continued.
