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14th Justice V.M. Tarkunde National Parliamentary Debate 2026

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

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Mon 1 Jun 2026

From 1 tab, newest 14th Justice V.M. Tarkunde National Parliamentary Debate 2026.

How many points did it take?

4points were safe
in 2026

The last team in averaged 76.8 speaks in 2026.

Every year

What will they set?

Out of 32 past motions with a topic, from 1 edition.

Practise Politics motionsLesson: Generating arguments

How many teams, and how many break?

6of 27 teams made the open break
in 2026

Past motions

1 edition with motions on record, newest first.

14th Justice V.M. Tarkunde National Parliamentary Debate 202632 motions
  1. Round 0This House believes that, in cases where a political office becomes vacant due to the sudden removal or death of an incumbent, political parties should not appoint or elevate immediate family members to that positionPractise this motion
  2. Round 0This House believes that, in cases where a political office becomes vacant due to the sudden removal or death of an incumbent, political parties should not appoint or elevate immediate family members to that positionPractise this motion
  3. Round 0THBT snap elections do more harm than goodPractise this motion
  4. Round 0THBT snap elections do more harm than goodPractise this motion
  5. Round 0This House believes that, in cases where a political office becomes vacant due to the sudden removal or death of an incumbent, political parties should not appoint or elevate immediate family members to that positionPractise this motion
  6. Round 0This House believes that, in cases where a political office becomes vacant due to the sudden removal or death of an incumbent, political parties should not appoint or elevate immediate family members to that positionPractise this motion
  7. Round 0THBT snap elections do more harm than goodPractise this motion
  8. Round 1THBT parents should prioritize the development of emotional intelligence over the pursuit of academic excellence during their children's teenage yearsPractise this motion
  9. Round 1THP the Nanny-To-Family Cooperative Model over the Single Nanny Model in Western Liberal DemocraciesPractise this motion
  10. Round 1This house would require prospective parents to obtain a parenting license prior to having childrenPractise this motion
  11. Round 2When behind the veil of ignorance, individuals make decisions without knowing one's own future race, gender, wealth, or talents. From behind the veil of ignorance, THW rather be the lover than the belovedPractise this motion
  12. Round 2THBT the popularisation of psychological relationship labels on social media (e.g., attachment styles, red flags, toxicity) has done more harm than goodPractise this motion
  13. Round 2THBT romantic partners should also be each other’s best friendsPractise this motion
  14. Round 3THP a world where the basic principles of Islamic finance were adopted universally as opposed to the conventional financial systems in status quoPractise this motion
  15. Round 3THW condition financial bailouts for corporations and banks on the enforcement of criminal accountability for senior leadershipPractise this motion
  16. Round 3THW require companies in the S&P 500 list to significantly re-prioritize strategies to meet ethical outcomes (such as giving all employees a minimum living wage standard, allowing unionization, reducing emissions, phasing out the use of toxic products harmful to the environment, capping CEO-to-worker pay ratios, etc) over economic efficiency/profit maximization.Practise this motion
  17. Round 4THW abolish the right of places of worship to claim "Sanctuary Status" to protect individuals from state deportation or arrestPractise this motion
  18. Round 4THP a world where religiously significant locations (e.g., places of divine birth, revelation, or residence) are no longer treated as uniquely sacred or socially important.Practise this motion
  19. Round 4THW increase criminal penalties for crimes committed in places of religious worshipPractise this motion
  20. Round 5THW introduce the Right to Recall should be introduced for MPs and MLAs in IndiaPractise this motion
  21. Round 5This House believes that, in cases where a political office becomes vacant due to the sudden removal or death of an incumbent, political parties should not appoint or elevate immediate family members to that positionPractise this motion
  22. Round 5THBT snap elections do more harm than goodPractise this motion
  23. Pre-Semi FinalsIn predominantly religious areas with high gang violence, THW appoint religious leaders to lead government mediation teams during hostage or crisis situationsPractise this motion
  24. Pre-Semi FinalsGiven the technology exists, THW erase society's memory and evidence of the criminal past of former convicts after their release from prisonPractise this motion
  25. Pre-Semi FinalsTHBT monetary fines are an illegitimate form of punishmentPractise this motion
  26. SemifinalsTHO Milei government’s labour market reformsPractise this motion
  27. SemifinalsTH, as the US, would prioritize targeting the leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran (the ayatollah, his advisors, IRGC leadership, etc) in military operations over targeting Iran’s nuclear programPractise this motion
  28. SemifinalsTHR Mali's pivot toward security cooperation with the Africa CorpsPractise this motion
  29. Grand FinalTHBT the Deus Deceptor hypothesis is true.Practise this motion
  30. Novice FinalsTHW rather live an interesting life instead of a comfortable lifePractise this motion
  31. Novice FinalsTHW not have children in 2026Practise this motion
  32. Novice FinalsTHBT in times of severe crisis, individuals have a moral obligation to dedicate themselves towards combating the crisisPractise 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.

Every break in 2026

  • Open break6 teams
  • Novice break5 teams

How speakers score here

Speaker averages and what finishing high has taken.

average speaker score, 1 edition
73.8
where most speakers land
71.4 to 76.3

What finishing high has taken

  • Top speaker79.2
  • 10th speaker76.6
  • 20th speaker74.5

Median speaker average at each finishing spot, 1 edition.