The 7th session of Campus Voice at GRKCL

The 7th session of Campus Voice, an initiative of Voice for Goem News Channel, was conducted for the students of Govind Ramnath Kare College of Law, Margao – Goa, on 3rd September 2026 at 10:15 a.m. The programme focused on contemporary issues relating to democracy, citizenship, free speech, dissent, peaceful protest, political criticism, accountability, social media and constitutional rights. The session commenced with a brief introduction to the initiative by the host Mr. Shwetang Naik, who provided an overview of the purpose and objectives of the programme. The session featured an address by Dr. Sangeeta Naik, Executive Director, Digital Goa, who engaged the students in a thought-provoking discussion on the functioning of democracy and the role of young citizens in a democratic society. She discussed the importance of freedom of speech and expression, the role of dissent and peaceful protest, political criticism, public accountability and the responsible exercise of constitutional rights.

Dr. Naik also referred to George Orwell’s 1984 and discussed its relevance to contemporary society, particularly in relation to surveillance, control of information, manipulation of truth, freedom of thought and expression, and the relationship between citizens and power. The reference to the novel encouraged students to critically reflect on the importance of protecting democratic freedoms and independent thought.

 

      

This was followed by an interactive discussion with the students. Students actively participated in the discussion and shared their views on democracy, freedom of expression, dissent, political criticism, peaceful protest, accountability and the influence of social media on public opinion. The discussion also touched upon the responsibilities of citizens while exercising their constitutional freedoms and the need for informed and responsible participation in democratic processes.

The students who participated in the discussion included Harshvardhan Gauns Dessai, Vrushank Gaonkar, Bhumika Kejriwal, Nonita Aguiar, Ankit Shirvoikar, Shanayai Pereira, Amalia Noronha, Elma Vadakedom, Rosval Rodrigues, Ethan Lopes and Steven Fernandes. Their participation contributed to a lively exchange of views and encouraged critical engagement with contemporary constitutional and democratic issues.

Mr.Harshvardhan Gauns Dessai, Fourth Year B.A.LL.B., and Ms. Nonita Aguiar, T.Y.B.A.LL.B were appointed as Campus Ambassadors. The programme was coordinated by Asst. Prof. Ashmita Naik.