Debate Information
SFBATM Election Debate:
Objective: The voters should know enough about the candidates to cast their votes.
Structure:
- Opening remarks ( 2 mins)
- 2 questions (2 x 3 mins =6mins)
- Closing remarks (2 mins)
Each candidate will be asked questions. The order of questions between the two candidates will be alternated after each question.
Rules:
- Answer the moderator only to the question asked. Do not talk about the answer given by the other candidate. Do not criticize the other candidate's answer; do not pass any comments on the other candidate's answer. Just answer for yourself.
- Please do not use derogatory words, bad words, or foul language. Be respectful and dignified.
- Please do not mention any religion, caste, or community. Speak for Tamils as a whole.
- Please don't talk about the past or refer to any particular EC or person, either directly or indirectly. Talk about the future and what you would do if elected.
- If the moderator feels that a question may not have been completely answered, he may ask for extra clarification.