Press Club & Chhimeki hosts panel discussion on respectful disagreement

GANGTOK, September 7: With an aim to foster a healthier society, Press Club of Sikkim and Salbari-based NGO Chimeki jointly organized a panel discussion, titled “Disagreeing Respectfully” at Manan Kendra here today.

The discussion focused on the ways individuals and communities can engage in civil discourse even when they hold opposing views.

The discussion sought to address the issue from multiple perspectives and foster a more respectful and healthy society. The panel discussed the importance of respectful disagreement, its impact on individual and community health, and the role of media and social media platforms in shaping how disagreements are perceived and resolved. 

Moderated by journalist N.B. Ghimirey, the panel included senior advocate Dr. Doma T. Bhutia, Summit Times consultant editor Pema Wangchuk Dorjee, and Sikkim University assistant professors Dr. Sumnima Rai and Dr. Bidhan Golay. They shared insights from their respective fields, emphasizing the need for thoughtful discourse in a rapidly changing society.

Civil society members were present at the event.