Delegates should reach Legislative Complex. In case of difficulty they may contact helpline numbers.
FoD Control Room nos. – 91-471-2512594/ 2512613/ and 2512611/12
Students speakers, those who wish to express their opinion in English about the topic are requested to contact
Mr. Hemanth Joshi on 9028494689 or Mrs.Pradnya Nene on 7720061611 on or before 21st February 2019.
Selection will be held on 22nd February at Room No. 717, Legislative Assembly Hall, Thiruvananthapuram from 02.00 pm to 04.00pm.
FESTIVAL ON DEMOCRACY
Aimed at fostering, inculcating, sensitising, reiterating and thereby strengthening the values and ethos of democracy
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National Students' Parliament, Kerala - 2019
Power and Possibilities of Democracy and Politics (23/02/2019 to 25/02/2019)
The National Students’ Parliament, Kerala – 2019 aims to inculcate in youth a love for democratic values and the democratic way of life, and to instil a craving for democracy as a system, thought and vision. The focal points of discussion will cover faith and affinity towards politics and parliamentary democracy, plurality of thought, the essence and spirit of the Constitution, the need for ethics in public life, the vision of sustainable development and the emergence of an enlightened new world, through information gateways. This will be a mega-three day event with the participation of about 2000 students from various Universities within India. The National Students’ Parliament is proposed to be held from 23rd to 25th February 2019. The discussions will center around democracy, politics and the Constitution of India, and the Students’ Parliament aims to direct the power and possibilities of democracy and politics towards world peace and sustainable development.
The Six National Conclaves
Six National Level seminars are scheduled to be conducted as part of the āFestival on Democracyā by the Kerala Legislative Assembly.Ā The first one in the series named National Legislators Conference on the challenges in the empowerment of Scheduled castes and Scheduled Tribes in Independent India was conducted by the Kerala Legislative Assembly on 2018 August 6th and 7th the second named National Studentsāparliament, Kerala -2019 will held from 23rd to 25th February 2019 Kerala Legislature Complex.Ā The details of the series of conferences and key organizing committee is available here.
The Thought Leaders
SHRI JUSTICE (Retd) P.SATHASIVAM
Hon’ble Governor of Kerala
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala
Hon’ble Speaker, Kerala Legislature
Honāble Minister for SC/ST Development & Parliamentary Affairs
Hon’ble Deputy Speaker, Kerala Legislature

Hon’ble Leader of Opposition, Kerala
SHRI JUSTICE (Retd) P.SATHASIVAM
The Hon’ble Governor of Kerala

SHRI A K BALAN
Hon’ble Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes, Law, Culture and Parliamentary Affairs
SHRI. PINARAYI VIJAYAN
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala

SHRI. RAMESH CHENNITHALA
Hon’ble Leader of Opposition, Kerala
SHRI. P SREERAMAKRISHNAN
Hon’ble Speaker, Kerala Legislature

SHRI. V.SASI,
Hon’ble Deputy Speaker, Kerala Legislature

Programme Chart
Conference on various issues will be the highlight
Time |
:09.57 am. :10.00 am. |
Theme Song National Anthem |
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Welcome Speech |
:10.01am. |
Shri. V. Sasi, |
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Speeches |
:10.06am. |
Shri Rahul V. Karad, |
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:10.11 am. |
Dr. Yasmin Ali Haque, |
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:10.16 am |
Shri. Ramesh Chennithala, |
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:10.22 am |
Shri. A.K. Balan, |
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Keynote Address |
:10.28 am |
Shri. P. Sreeramakrishnan, |
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Presidential Address |
:10.34 am |
Shri. Thomas Isaac |
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Inauguration |
:10.40 am |
Shri. Justice (Retd.) P. Sathasivam, |
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Vote of Thanks |
:10.56 am |
Shri. T.V. Rajesh, MLA., |
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:10.59 am |
National Anthem |
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:11.00 am |
Inaugural function concludes
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Location: R. Sankaranarayanan Thampi MembersāLounge Legislature Complex, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Topic : The Idea of India |
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1. Political Economy of Development and The Idea of India |
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Shri. Prakash Karat |
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2. The Idea of India : A Historical Narrative |
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Shri M.R. Raghava Warrier |
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3. Constitution & The Idea of India |
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Shri.Binoy Viswam |
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4. Political Unity & the Idea of India |
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Shri Abdusamad Samadani |
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Presence : |
1. Shri E.P. Jayarajan 2. Shri. E. Chandrasekharan 3. Dr. M.K. Muneer MLA. |
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Co-ordinators : |
Dr. J. Prabhash, |
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01.00 pm to 02.30 pm ā Lunch Break |
Location: Legislature Complex, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Session 1 Secularism and Nationalism |
Speakers : |
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3. Swami Agnivesh |
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4. Shri. Sanjay Sehgal |
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Presence :
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1. Shri. Kadakampally Surendran 2. Shri. P. Thilothaman 3. Shri K.C. Joseph MLA. |
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Co-ordinators : |
1. DR. Achuthshankar S. Nair, 2. Dr. P.J. Vincent, |
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Panel of Chair : |
Shri. Roji M John, MLA |
Session 2 |
Speakers |
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1. Shri. K. Somaprasad, MP |
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2. Smt. Kavitha Kalvakuntle, MP |
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3. Shri C.P. John, |
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Presence : |
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Co-ordinators : |
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Panel of Chair : |
Shri. I.C Balakrishnan, MLA |
Session-3 |
Speakers : |
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DR. Rajan Gurukkal
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Shri. John Brittas, |
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Shri. K.P. Mohanan |
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Presence : |
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Co-ordinator : |
Prof. K.U. Arunan, MLA |
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Prof. Suja Susan George |
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Panel of Chair : |
Shri. V.T. Balram, MLA |
04.15 pm |
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Members Lounge ā A short Introduction on the Idea and Conduct of āRings of Fireā programme by Smt. Veena George, MLA. |
5.00 pm to 6.00 pm |
āRings of Fire |
Ćnformal gatherings and discussions of delegates on selected topics |
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Venue : |
North Court, Legislature Complex |
06.30pm |
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Cultural Programme |
Location: Legislature Complex, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
REPORTING PLENARY |
10.00am to 11.00 am |
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REGIONAL SESSIONS |
11.00 am to 12.30 pm |
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Session-1 |
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Speakers : |
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Presence : |
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Co-ordinators : |
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Panel of Chair : |
Shri. Muhammed Muhassin M.L.A.
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Session 2 |
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Speakers : |
Shri. M.A. Baby, Shri. K. S. Sabarinathan, M.L.A. Shri. Jignesh Mevani, M.L.A. Gujarat Shri. K. Jayakumar, Chief Secretary (Retd.) |
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Presence : |
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Co-ordinators : |
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Panel of Chair : |
Shri. T.V. Rajesh M.L.A |
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Session 3 Development and Well being And the Role of Youth In Achieving Sustainable Development Goals
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Speakers : |
DR. T.M. Thomas Isaac, Dr. Vijoo Krishnan, DR. Mridul Eapen, Shri. Job Zachariah |
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Presence : |
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Co-ordinator : |
Shri. G. Vijayaraghavan, |
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Panel of Chair : |
Shri. R. Rajesh M.L.A.
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Lunch break - 12.30 to 2.00 pm |
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REPORTING PLENARY |
02.00 pm ā 03.00 pm |
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PLENARY SESSION |
03.00 pm ā 04.30 pm |
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Topic Youth and Politics ā The Way Ahead |
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Welcome Speech: |
Smt. Chintha Jerome, |
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Speakers : |
Shri. K.K. Ragesh, MP Shri. K. Muraleedharan, MLA Shri. Kanhaiya Kumar,Social Activist |
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Presence |
Shri.T.V. Rajesh, MLA Shri.Roji M. John, MLA Shri. N.Samsudheen, MLA Smt. C.K. Asha, MLA |
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Co-ordin ator : |
Dr. Biju Lekshmanan, |
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5.00 pm to 6.00 pm |
āRings of Fire |
Ćnformal gatherings and discussions of delegates on selected topics |
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Venue: |
North Court, Legislature Comple | ||
06.30pm |
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Cultural Programme |
Location: Main Venue: R Sankaranarayanan Thampi Memberās Lounge, ,Assembly Building Thiruvananthapuram
09.00 am
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Shri. V. Sasi, Honāble Deputy Speaker Procession of 5000+ students from Legislature Complex to Nishagandhi Auditorium
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10.00 am to 11.00 am |
Symphony for Harmony National music and dance Programme directed by Soorya Krishnamoorthy |
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11.00 am to 12.00 noon |
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Valedictory Conference & Concluding Ceremony |
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Welcome Speech |
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Shri. P. Biju, |
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Presided by |
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Shri. P. Sreeramakrishnan., |
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Key note Address |
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Shri. Pinarayi Vijayan, |
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Address |
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Shri Sitaram Yechury, Shri. V.M. Sudheeran Shri Sashi Tharoor, MP. Shri. M.B. Rajesh, M.P. Shri. Jignesh Mevani, M.L.A., Gujarat Shri. Rahul V Karad |
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Presentation of āNational Studentsā Parliament, Kerala-2019 Declarationā |
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Vote of Thanks |
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Shri V.K. Babu Prakash, |
Location: Legislative Complex
Conference info
National Students Parliament @ Festival on Democracy,
23rd, 24th and 25th Feb 2019
Kerala Legislature Complex- Thiruvanathpuram, Kerala-India
For Enquiry : Call – 91-471-2512594/2512613/ and 2512611/12 or
Write to cpst@festivalondemocracy.in / nsp@festivalondemocracy.in
Location Info
Legislature Complex, Kerala Legislative Assembly, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Location Info
Legislature Complex, Kerala Legislative Assembly, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
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