Introduction and Overview
The TNLA Youth Parliament 2025, organized by the Speakers’ Forum on the 12th and 13th of August, marked a significant milestone as the first flagship event of the Forum’s 2025–2026 tenure. Bringing together students of SVCE from various departments, the event provided a platform for intellectual engagement, democratic discourse, and practical exposure to legislative processes. Delegates assumed the roles of Members of the Legislative Assembly, simulating real-world proceedings of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly with remarkable authenticity. In preparation for the event, the Speakers’ Forum conducted a workshop titled Arasiyal 101, which familiarized delegates with parliamentary procedures, debating formats, and the flow of assembly discussions, equipping them with confidence and clarity. The agenda,“Review of the Prevailing Law and Order Conditions in Tamil Nadu,” encouraged participants to critically analyze challenges, policy gaps, and mechanisms for improvement. Over the two-day period, delegates balanced parliamentary rigor with teamwork, innovative thought, and persuasive communication, gaining firsthand experience of governance responsibilities while fostering civic awareness and a deeper understanding of democracy.