Dr Kiran Bedi Inspires Students at 5th Tripura Dialogue Forum Talk Organised by National Law University Tripura

By Our Correspondent

Agartala, November 14, 2026

An inspiring and thought-provoking morning unfolded at Nazrul Kalakshetra in Agartala on Saturday as the National Law University Tripura (NLUT) organised the fifth edition of its prestigious ‘Tripura Dialogue Forum Talk’, featuring eminent speaker, retired IPS officer and former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, Dr Kiran Bedi.

The programme provided an opportunity for students, faculty members and participants from different educational institutions to interact with and learn from one of India's most recognised personalities in public administration and policing. Dr Bedi participated in a special interactive conversation, sharing valuable insights drawn from her extensive professional journey, administrative experience, leadership philosophy and approach to addressing important social and institutional challenges.

The event was attended by NLUT Vice-Chancellor Professor (Dr.) Yogesh Pratap Singh, Assistant Professor of Law and Faculty Advisor Dr Debasree Debnath, along with other distinguished guests, academicians and participants.

The programme commenced with a welcome address by Vice-Chancellor Professor Yogesh Pratap Singh, followed by remarks from the Registrar-in-Charge. Subsequently, Dr Bedi took the podium and delivered a concise yet powerful address, enriched by real-life experiences, practical examples and visual presentations. Her observations and personal experiences kept the audience engaged throughout the session.

Students and faculty members from National Law University Tripura, Holy Cross College (HCC), Bir Bikram Memorial College (BTVM), Techno India University (TIU) and other educational institutions attended the programme. The interaction offered the younger generation an opportunity to gain first-hand exposure to the challenges of public service, discipline, institutional leadership, accountability and effective administration.

Dr Kiran Bedi's long and distinguished career, including her contributions to Indian policing and public administration, made the session particularly significant for law students and aspiring professionals. Her experiences offered an important perspective on how professional commitment, personal integrity and leadership can contribute to institutional development and social transformation.

The fifth Tripura Dialogue Forum Talk is part of NLUT's continuing effort to bring distinguished personalities, experienced administrators, intellectuals and professionals to an academic platform where students can learn beyond the conventional classroom environment.

For some participants, the programme was also a reminder of the importance of listening to experienced personalities and learning from their real-life journeys. One of the attendees, who decided to join the programme not merely in his capacity as a journalist but as an ordinary learner, described the morning as an enriching experience, observing that he arrived as a journalist but returned as a learner, carrying home valuable thoughts and inspiration.

The event once again highlighted the importance of dialogue between experienced public figures and the younger generation, reinforcing the role of universities not only as centres of formal education but also as platforms for inspiration, knowledge-sharing and intellectual development.

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