National Law University Tripura (NLUT) organised the fifth Tripura Dialogue Forum Talk on “In Conversation with Dr Kiran Bedi” on Saturday, bringing together distinguished dignitaries, faculty members, students and representatives of various institutions for an engaging interaction.
The programme began with a welcome address by NLUT Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr Yogesh Pratap Singh, who welcomed former IPS officer and former Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry Dr Kiran Bedi.
Highlighting the university’s initiatives in collaboration with the Tripura government, Singh spoke about its engagement with Panchayati Raj institutions, pro bono services and legal aid programmes. He emphasised the importance of integrity, courage and commitment to constitutional values, urging students to develop independent thinking, look beyond classroom learning and contribute actively to community welfare.
NLUT Registrar-in-Charge Dr Jayanta Dhar also highlighted the significance of Dr Bedi’s presence and expressed gratitude for her participation in the programme.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Bedi said that although individuals may not have control over every circumstance, they always have the power to choose how they respond. She urged students to focus on their choices, efforts, attitudes and courage rather than dwelling on missed opportunities.
She also emphasised the importance of time, relationships and meaningful opportunities in life.
Appreciating NLUT’s initiatives to sign Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with various government departments, Dr Bedi said such collaborations reflected the university’s commitment to meaningful academic engagement.
She further encouraged the university to strengthen its association with Gram Panchayats and engage more actively with grassroots governance. Such initiatives, she said, would help expand legal awareness and make institutional knowledge more accessible to rural communities.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr Debasree Debnath, Assistant Professor of Law and faculty adviser to the Tripura Dialogue Forum. She expressed gratitude to Dr Bedi, university authorities, government representatives, participating institutions, faculty members, students and the organising team for their support in making the event successful.