Jadavpur University Debating Society is proud to announce the return of Voxpop Nationals, which is its remarkable trilingual Oxford-style debate competition, scheduled to commence on 8th and 9th November 2025. This year’s edition promises to bring forth a celebration of democratic discourses, high multilingual expressions and youthful social engagement, thereby marking it as the foundation of sheer grit and constructive dialogue.
Voxpop Nationals 2025 will bring together some of the country’s most socially conscious student debaters to engage in paramount deliberations across English, Hindi and Bengali, which establishes a pedestal of multilingual diversity by not distinguishing people by their linguistic abilities, making it comfortable for various debaters and also for the visionaries of the event to uphold “dignity in diversity”. The event thereby aims to foster inclusive dialogue and sharpen public speaking that mirrors the very India, making it ingrained as an acumen for the debaters.
The line of vision will signify that Voxpop Nationals 2025 is not merely a debate competition, but it is a platform where language becomes a link, not a barrier. It is a platform to celebrate speeches and not to miss out on pertinent issues just because of the language.
Setting its foundation over the humongous success of Voxpop Nationals 2024, which saw a whopping participation of 370+ people from all across the country, goes headstrong to be even bigger this year, both in terms of participation and quality. The event brings forward not only a rewarding experience to the experienced debaters but also provides a podium for a multitude of first-timers as well, who embark on a journey from self-doubt to colossal confidence. This inscribes debating to be the core of India’s public interest.
The event will have some key takeaways, which are as follows:
National Platform for Youth-Driven Debates
Voxpop has grown into one of India’s topmost student-dominated debating contests, which aims at civic engagement and intellectual exchange among its participants.
Endorsing Free Speech and Respectful Dissent
The event venerates the principles of open dialogue, critical thinking, and the art of respectful dissent, highlighting the very essence of democracy.
Trilingual Aspect of Debate
Participants will debate across three languages, reflecting India’s linguistic diversity and encouraging inclusivity in discussions.
The Grand Trilingual Showdown
A remarkable final round where finalist teams will debate across all three languages in a single session, highlighting fluency, adjustability and rhetorical flair.
Hosted by Jadavpur University Debating Society (JUDS)
Organised by one of Eastern India’s most prestigious student debating bodies, in terms of its legacy of excellence and wonderful articulation.
Inclusive and Informed Society Through Dialogue
The 2025 edition stands as a vision of widening the power of debate in shaping a more thoughtful, empathetic and informed generation.
Over the years, Voxpop Nationals continue to make its mark as one of the thriving landscapes of debate across the country, where words will be a driver of a new age of action and commitment towards all-round development of the country, thereby nurturing generations of thinkers, advocates and changemakers. With The Edugraph joining hands in this celebration of change this year, the event is all set to redefine what debating means in a multilingual democracy, further becoming a flagship trilingual debate competition in the entire country.