“IBPC Kuwait” hosts exciting debate event, stimulating minds and ideas
The Indian Business and Professional Council (IBPC) Kuwait, hosted an intellectually thought-provoking debate at the Crowne Plaza in Farwaniya, captivating an audience of IBPC members, esteemed business leaders, school principals, and educators from across Kuwait.
The event highlighted the art of debate and the power of ideas, with Dr. Manas Patel, First Secretary at the Embassy of India, and Mr. Harit Shelat, Second Secretary at the Embassy of India, in attendance, along with senior members of the Indian community in Kuwait.
The spectacular evening commenced with a warm welcome by Hon. Secretary, Mr. Suresh KP, who then invited Hon. Chairman, Mr. Kaizar T. Shakir, to deliver the opening remarks.
Mr. Shakir, IBPC Chairman in his address, emphasized the organisation’s dedication to expanding its membership base and boosting visibility through a series of impactful events. These included industrial exhibitions, seminars, the L. Subramaniam concert, Pravasi Bharatiya Divas celebrations, the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Kuwait, and now, the engaging debate event.
Hon. Vice Chairman, Mr. Gaurav Oberoi, commended the participants for their enthusiastic preparation and extended praise to the organizing committee for their efforts in making the event a success.
Moderated by the dynamic Ms. Alka Kumra, the debate featured thought-provoking arguments from two teams. The affirmative team, comprising Mr. Anees Saif, Mr. Deepak Bindal, Mr. Karthik Ramodoss, and Mr. Sunil kumar Singh, presented compelling points.
On the other hand, the opposing team—featuring Mr. Ketan Puri, Mr. Kashif Syed, Mr. Krishen Suryakant, and Mr. Sahil Chopra—countered with sharp rebuttals. The debate was lively, intellectually stimulating, and served as a true testament to the power of ideas.
Timekeepers Mr. Vikram Joshi and Ms. Nayana Suresh played a crucial role in ensuring the event ran smoothly, expertly keeping the teams on track and within their allotted time limits.
Adding an element of fun and excitement, spot prizes and raffle draws kept the audience engaged throughout the evening. Heartfelt thanks were extended to Al Mailem Group, Al Mezzan Holding, Mughal Mahal, and Al Hakimi Supermarket for their generous sponsorship of the raffles and spot prizes, which added a delightful touch to the event.
The evening concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks by Hon. Joint Secretary, Mr. Sunit Singh Arora, who expressed his gratitude to the moderator, participants, sponsors, and the organizing team for their invaluable contributions, ensuring the success of the event.
Interestingly, the IBPC debate proved to be yet another successful initiative in fostering intellectual discussions and strengthening community bonds. Through such vibrant events, IBPC continues to fulfill its mission of promoting thought leadership, camaraderie, and meaningful engagement within Kuwait’s business and professional community.
Mementoes to Debaters:
All the eight debaters were presented with a special memento, a hand-made artwork from the Odisha PBD exhibition, which was purchased from the ‘Tribes India’ stall.
The Saura paintings, characterized by their simple figures and designs, beautifully tell the stories of one of the oldest tribes of Eastern India—the Saura tribe.
