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Delhi CVS PD (5th) 2025

What it took to break at this edition, what was set and who set it.

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Sat 15 Nov 2025

From 3 tabs, newest Delhi CVS PD (5th) 2025.

How many points did it take?

4points were safe
in 2025

Across the last 3 editions with a figure, the middle was 4 (4, 4, 4, newest first). The last team in averaged 76.8 speaks in 2025.

What will they set?

Out of 115 past motions with a topic, from 3 editions.

How many teams, and how many break?

12of 54 teams made the open break
in 2025

Past motions

3 editions with motions on record, newest first.

Delhi CVS PD (5th) 202543 motions
  1. Round 0THS the promotion of mortal salience in media.Practise this motion
  2. Round 0THS the rise of conspiracy culture online.Practise this motion
  3. Round 0THS the promotion of mortal salience in media.Practise this motion
  4. Round 0THS the rise of conspiracy culture online.Practise this motion
  5. Round 0THS the promotion of mortal salience in media.Practise this motion
  6. Round 0THS the rise of conspiracy culture online.Practise this motion
  7. Round 0THS the promotion of mortal salience in media.Practise this motion
  8. Round 0THS the rise of conspiracy culture online.Practise this motion
  9. Round 0THS the promotion of mortal salience in media.Practise this motion
  10. Round 0THS the rise of conspiracy culture online.Practise this motion
  11. Round 1THW decolonize developmental studiesPractise this motion
  12. Round 1This House supports the rise of geopolitical sorting of higher education in USPractise this motion
  13. Round 1This House Would abolish all "Gifted and Talented" (G&T) programsPractise this motion
  14. Round 2THP friendships that are "ideologically-diverse" (i.e., with people who hold different core political/social values) over ones that are "ideologically-aligned".Practise this motion
  15. Round 2THO the romanticisation of sacrifice in relationships (romantic, filial, platonic etc)Practise this motion
  16. Round 2THP a world where parents emotionally overshare with their children over one where they are emotionally opaque.Practise this motion
  17. Round 3This House Regrets the feminist movement’s shift away from politicising sexual preferences in Western Liberal DemocraciesPractise this motion
  18. Round 3THBT the EWS reservation policy should also include members from vertically reserved categoriesPractise this motion
  19. Round 3THS the further rise of queer politicians in western right wing parties eg. Ric Grenell, Log Cabin Republicans, Tory ministers, Scott Bessent (United States Secretary of the Treasury) etc.Practise this motion
  20. Round 4THO media's humanization of those responsible for heinous acts or crimes. eg Kyle Rittenhouse (responsible for school shooting), Rioters in the Capitol, the Joker etcPractise this motion
  21. Round 4THS the promotion of mortal salience in media.Practise this motion
  22. Round 4THS the rise of conspiracy culture online.Practise this motion
  23. Round 5This House supports the accelerating shift from active investing to passive investing.Practise this motion
  24. Round 5THBT globalization has done more harm than good for the American working classPractise this motion
  25. Round 5THW mandate companies to redistribute the revenue generated through the automation of labor to increase the average income of their existing workforcePractise this motion
  26. Novice SemifinalsTHW abolish filibustering in the US SenatePractise this motion
  27. Novice SemifinalsThis House Believes That Sanctuary Cities Like Los Angeles Should Actively Resist Federal Immigration Raids (e.g., ICE Raids)Practise this motion
  28. Novice SemifinalsThis House Opposes the trend of the US government taking direct ownership stakes in "strategically important" private companiesPractise this motion
  29. Novice FinalsThis house believes that the interests of the Chinese people would be better served by a peaceful transition into a democracy, rather than a continuation of the one party rulePractise this motion
  30. Novice FinalsThis House Prefers ASEAN mediation efforts in the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict instead of the USAPractise this motion
  31. Novice FinalsTHBT Western powers should provide covert support (e.g., intelligence, drones) to rebel groups fighting the Malian junta.Practise this motion
  32. Open Pre Quarter FinalsThis House Believes That Sanctuary Cities Like Los Angeles Should Actively Resist Federal Immigration Raids (e.g., ICE Raids)Practise this motion
  33. Open Pre Quarter FinalsThis House Opposes the trend of the US government taking direct ownership stakes in "strategically important" private companies.Practise this motion
  34. Open Pre Quarter FinalsTHW abolish filibustering in the US SenatePractise this motion
  35. Open Quarter FinalsThis House Prefers the Probable-cause model over FIR-based system in initiating criminal investigationPractise this motion
  36. Open Quarter FinalsThis House Supports the widespread use of civil "gang injunctions" as a policing toolPractise this motion
  37. Open Quarter FinalsAssuming no further appeals can be filed, This House Would waive off double jeopardy for grave offensesPractise this motion
  38. Open Semi FinalsThis house believes that the interests of the Chinese people would be better served by a peaceful transition into a democracy, rather than a continuation of the one party rulePractise this motion
  39. Open Semi FinalsThis House Prefers ASEAN mediation efforts in the Thailand-Cambodia border conflict instead of the USAPractise this motion
  40. Open Semi FinalsTHBT Western powers should provide covert support (e.g., intelligence, drones) to rebel groups fighting the Malian junta.Practise this motion
  41. Open Grand FinalsTHBT labour unions in Indonesia, should actively encourage the use of religious language (e.g., "jihad," "God's justice") and framing in its organizing and protest movementsPractise this motion
  42. Open Grand FinalsThis House, as the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), would excommunicate priests and bishops who are "red-tagged" (publicly accused of being Communist terrorists) by the governmentPractise this motion
  43. Open Grand FinalsTHP the use of faith based rehabilitation programs over secular state based programs for juvenile offendersPractise this motion
Delhi CVS PD (4th) 202436 motions
  1. Round 0This house would disallow the state practice of naturalizing foreign athletes to serve on national sports teams.Practise this motion
  2. Round 0THS prominent sports clubs (like Manchester United) releasing their IPOs.Practise this motion
  3. Round 0THBT football clubs should be mandated to have half of their playing 11 to be comprised of homegrown players.Practise this motion
  4. Round 0This house would violate the ceasefire and kill the leadersPractise this motion
  5. Round 0This house believes that the protections of international law conventions and treaties should not apply to combatants from terrorist organisations (e.g. prohibition on torture, prisoner of war status, guarantee of post-conflict release)Practise this motion
  6. Round 0This house believes that one man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter.Practise this motion
  7. Round 0This house would violate the ceasefire and kill the leadersPractise this motion
  8. Round 0This house believes that the protections of international law conventions and treaties should not apply to combatants from terrorist organisations (e.g. prohibition on torture, prisoner of war status, guarantee of post-conflict release)Practise this motion
  9. Round 0This house believes that one man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter.Practise this motion
  10. Round 0This house would violate the ceasefire and kill the leadersPractise this motion
  11. Round 0This house believes that the protections of international law conventions and treaties should not apply to combatants from terrorist organisations (e.g. prohibition on torture, prisoner of war status, guarantee of post-conflict release)Practise this motion
  12. Round 0This house believes that one man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter.Practise this motion
  13. Round 1This house would disallow the state practice of naturalizing state practice of naturalizing foreign athletes to serve on foreign athletes to serve on national sports teams.Practise this motion
  14. Round 1THS prominent sports clubs THS prominent sports clubs (like Manchester United) (like Manchester United) releasing their IPOs.Practise this motion
  15. Round 1THBT football clubs should be mandated to have half of their playing 11 to be comprised of homegrown playersPractise this motion
  16. Round 2From behind the veil of ignorance, THP to be born as an atheist as opposed to being born religiousPractise this motion
  17. Round 2THW disallow religious boards from owning private property (land, assets etc.)Practise this motion
  18. Round 2In states that have undergone secession based on religion, THP a theocracy over a democracy.Practise this motion
  19. Round 3TH (as China) W invade TaiwanPractise this motion
  20. Round 3THBT the USA should re-invade AfghanistanPractise this motion
  21. Round 3THO the rise of secessionist movementsPractise this motion
  22. Round 4THBT women are morally justified in lying about their past experiences, abilities and future family plans at a job interview or applicationPractise this motion
  23. Round 4THBT technology has outstripped moralityPractise this motion
  24. Round 4TBHT all wealth beyond the necessary to meet one's basic needs is immoralPractise this motion
  25. Round 5THS the government mandated student migration between these schools.Practise this motion
  26. Round 5TH(As Bhim Army) W gradually shift towards Dalit Panther’s approach for combatting caste-based discriminationPractise this motion
  27. Round 5THBT governments should adopt housing first strategy while addressing povertyPractise this motion
  28. QuarterfinalsThis house would violate the ceasefire and kill the leadersPractise this motion
  29. QuarterfinalsThis house believes that the protections of international law conventions and treaties should not apply to combatants from terrorist organisations (e.g. prohibition on torture, prisoner of war status, guarantee of post-conflict release)Practise this motion
  30. QuarterfinalsThis house believes that one man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter.Practise this motion
  31. SemifinalsTHO the rising trend of businesses going public in IndiaPractise this motion
  32. SemifinalsTHW enforce the formulary apportionment model for all corporationsPractise this motion
  33. SemifinalsTHW ban arbitragePractise this motion
  34. Grand FinalThis house predicts a de-westernized worldPractise this motion
  35. Grand FinalTH Predicts the fall of organized religionPractise this motion
  36. Grand FinalTH Predicts the rise of democratic backsliding around the worldPractise this motion
Delhi CVS PD (3rd) 202336 motions
  1. Round 0THP a world where children are raised in The Spartan System of EducationPractise this motion
  2. Round 0THBT the CCP should abolish the GaokaoPractise this motion
  3. Round 0THO the Rise of Micro-credentialismPractise this motion
  4. Round 0THW ban translocation of animalsPractise this motion
  5. Round 0THBT environmental movements should refuse funding from companies that have engaged in the practice of greenwashing.Practise this motion
  6. Round 0THBT environmentalists should prioritise campaigning for nuclear energy over renewable energyPractise this motion
  7. Round 1THP a world where children are raised in The Spartan System of EducationPractise this motion
  8. Round 1THBT the CCP should abolish the GaokaoPractise this motion
  9. Round 1THO the Rise of Micro-credentialismPractise this motion
  10. Round 2THW introduce the concept of "an eye for an eye" in criminal cases that cause irreversible damagePractise this motion
  11. Round 2THW recognise religious indoctrination as a mitigating factor in criminal sentencingPractise this motion
  12. Round 2In a world with superheroes, THW hold superheroes liable for intervention in duties typically done by the state (i.e., policing, emergency services, defense)Practise this motion
  13. Round 3TH as an indie developer would create Pay2Win gamesPractise this motion
  14. Round 3THO the Homegrown Player RulePractise this motion
  15. Round 3THBT the BCCI should mandate IPL franchisees to play their centrally A-contracted Indian Players for not more than half of the IPL seasonPractise this motion
  16. Round 4TH, as Saudi Arabia, W continue with normalization of ties with IsraelPractise this motion
  17. Round 4THBT the EU should cut funding to member states that undermine civil and political rights (e.g. restrict judicial independence, reduce media and academic freedom, etc.)Practise this motion
  18. Round 4THS the military junta's repatriation effortsPractise this motion
  19. Round 5THW ban translocation of animalsPractise this motion
  20. Round 5THBT environmental movements should refuse funding from companies that have engaged in the practice of greenwashingPractise this motion
  21. Round 5THBT environmentalists should prioritise campaigning for nuclear energy over renewable energyPractise this motion
  22. Open Pre - Quarterfinals*MOTION 1:* THBT it is in the interest of LGBTQ+ activists in India to push for Legislative frameworks on same sex marriage as opposed to seeking further Judicial InterferencePractise this motion
  23. Open Pre - Quarterfinals*MOTION 2:* THBT the LGBTQIA+ movement should actively advocate for lavender marriages in culturally conservative societiesPractise this motion
  24. Open Pre - Quarterfinals*MOTION 3:* THW ban assisted reproduction techniques done on animalsPractise this motion
  25. Open QuarterfinalsIn India, THBT an immediate re-election should be held in the aftermath of a successful no-confidence votePractise this motion
  26. Open QuarterfinalsTHBT all major political parties should elect their party presidents through an internal democratic electionPractise this motion
  27. Open QuarterfinalsTHBT major Dalit social activists should join political partiesPractise this motion
  28. Open SemifinalsDuring times of economic crisis, THW allow companies to signfiicantly ease labour lawsPractise this motion
  29. Open SemifinalsTHO the practise of stock buybacksPractise this motion
  30. Open SemifinalsTHS the implementation of balanced budget amendmentsPractise this motion
  31. Novice FinalsIn India, THBT an immediate re-election should be held in the aftermath of a successful no-confidence votePractise this motion
  32. Novice FinalsTHBT all major political parties should elect their party presidents through an internal democratic electionPractise this motion
  33. Novice FinalsTHBT major Dalit social activists should join political partiesPractise this motion
  34. Open Grand FinalTHBT the mother should opt for the blood transfusionPractise this motion
  35. Open Grand FinalAssuming God is the creator of all life, TH (as God) will erase humanity and restart life againPractise this motion
  36. Open Grand FinalTHS New Atheism movementPractise this motion

The break, year by year

The points that were safe, the last team in and how many broke, at each edition with results.

YearSafe on (points)Last team in (speaks)Open break
2025476.812 of 54
2024475.29 of 36
2023477.312 of 43

Every break in 2025

  • Open break12 teams
  • Novice break8 teams

How speakers score here

Speaker averages and what finishing high has taken.

average speaker score, 3 editions
75.0
where most speakers land
73.2 to 76.8

What finishing high has taken

  • Top speaker80.0
  • 10th speaker78.2
  • 20th speaker76.9

Median speaker average at each finishing spot, 3 editions.