The Xavier University, Bhubaneswar (XUB) organisedthe 12th edition of ‘Democracy Wall’, a free speech campus initiative, by ThePrint hereaimed to offer the students to interact with the industry stalwarts, speak their minds and voice their apprehensions and aspirationson some of the present issues.
Indie Rap artist Big Deal, young politicianKalikesh Singh Deo, stand-up comedianRajneesh Kapoor and actorNandita Das attended the event.
Firstly, Rajneesh talked about various issues such as religion, politics and democracy in the present era followed by Kalikesh Singh Deo, who was interviewed, for his work and motivation towards politics in the current Indian scenario.
Kalikeshalso shared his views regarding the current situation of democracy and what he thinks should be the changes to impose better governance.
Big Deal, who set the stage on fire with his scintillating performance in Odia-raps, launched a new Odia-rap in his performance.
Lastly, Nandita spoke about her own experience as a multilingual actor and director and also mentioned her views regarding democracy in the Indian context. She also shared feeling about politics and about shift from a full- fledged academic background, to the field of acting.
On the occasion the winners of the photography and writing contest were felicitated.