Indian Pupils to Explore Democracy and Service in Mock Parliament
Dehradun – A school in northern India is preparing to host a unique blend of civic education and patriotic reflection, with a Mock Parliament Session designed to engage students in the principles of democracy while highlighting the ethos of military service.
The Sapience School in Vikasnagar, Dehradun, will hold the event on 9 October as part of its Civic and Leadership Development Programme. The initiative aims to give pupils practical exposure to parliamentary debate while also inspiring them with values of discipline, integrity and national service.
The session will feature Colonel Mayank Chaubey (Retired), a leadership mentor and strategic speaker, as chief guest. He is expected to deliver a keynote address titled “Operation Sindoor: The Strength of Our Armed Forces and the Armed Forces as a Career Option for Young Aspirants.”
Col Chaubey, who has recently spoken at other schools in Dehradun, is known for talks that combine historical insight, first-hand military experience and motivational appeal.
At Sapience, he is expected to share lessons from his career while discussing “Operation Sindoor”, presented as a case study in India’s defence preparedness and the spirit of sacrifice associated with the armed forces.
Adding to the line-up will be Lt Col Divya Gaur (Retired), who will speak about opportunities for young Indians—both men and women—in the armed forces. Drawing on her own career, she is expected to outline the challenges of military training and the pride of serving in uniform, encouraging students to consider defence service as a purposeful vocation.
The Mock Parliament itself will see pupils assume roles of legislators in a simulation of India’s democratic process, debating and deliberating on issues of governance and responsibility. School leaders say the exercise is intended to nurture civic awareness and respect for diverse perspectives.
The programme will open with a patriotic pledge and conclude with a collective salute to the nation, underscoring what organisers describe as their mission to shape students who are academically accomplished, socially responsible and emotionally connected to national values.
With its combination of democratic learning and military inspiration, the event is expected to leave a strong impression on young participants, reminding them that leadership begins with service—and that the future strength of India rests in the resolve of its youth.
