KGiSL made an attempt here to enter the Limca Book of Records for the longest relay speech — a 25-hour non-stop speech. It went marginally beyond the 25-hour mark, given the number of participants who took part.

The attempt began on Saturday morning and ended on Sunday afternoon. The organisers said that the previous record of a 12-hour speech was made in Bengaluru.

Director of KGiSL Ashok Bakthavathsalam, who also took part in the event, told mediapersons that the event had aimed at providing a platform to school and college students and professionals to speak on socially relevant issues, and to develop their communication skills. Around 800 persons registered for the event as on Saturday afternoon, with the majority being students. Most of the participants spoke on solutions to environment pollution.

Adjudicators from the Limca Book of Records were at the venue. All participants received a certificate and the organisers will identify and recognise the most eloquent speaker, the speech of substance, and golden voice.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Coimbatore / by Special Correspondent / Coimbatore – December 25th, 2018