Good morning / Good afternoon, Respected Ma’am and my dear friends.
My name is ________ from ________, and today I’m here to speak on a topic that is often
ignored… yet deeply painful — ‘THE SILENT SUFFERING — THE PSYCHOLOGICAL AND
SOCIAL IMPACT OF RAGGING.’
Before I begin, I want all of you to imagine something…
You enter a new college with excitement — new people, new dreams. But instead of a
welcome, you are insulted… humiliated… or even forced to do things against your dignity —
all in the name of “tradition.”
This silent suffering is what we call Ragging. And today, I’m here to break that silence.
[Slide 2 – What is Ragging?]
Ragging is not a prank. It is any act — spoken, written or physical — that creates fear,
shame, or embarrassment in a junior. If someone is forced to dance, abuse, strip, beg or
obey commands — It is not “fun”. It is harassment. It is bullying. It is violence.
[Slide 3 – Where Did It All Begin?]
Ragging started centuries ago in ancient Greece during sports rituals. It later entered
European universities after World War I. Under British rule, this culture entered India —
and sadly, it spread like a disease.
[Slide 4 – When Did It Turn Toxic?]
Earlier, some called it “friendly interaction”. But slowly, ragging shifted from fun to fear…
from ice-breaker to life-breaker. Today, it means mental torture, physical abuse, isolation,
humiliation — and sometimes even suicide.
[Slide 5 – Legal Protection Against Ragging]
India has strict anti-ragging laws. 1997 – Tamil Nadu became the first state to ban ragging.
2001 – Supreme Court (Vishwa Jagriti Mission case) issued guidelines. UGC Regulations
2007 & 2019 – Ragging officially declared a punishable crime.
[Slide 6 – Real Incidents]
In AIIMS Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh, a junior was repeatedly harassed by seniors. Unable
to bear it, he attempted suicide and slit his hand. Another case — a hostel boy was brutally
beaten by seniors. The world saw it because a video went viral.
[Slide 7 – Psychological & Social Impact]
The deepest scar of ragging is not on the body — it’s on the mind. Anxiety, Depression,
PTSD, Loss of trust & confidence, Fear of speaking or making friends. And the worst part —
those who get ragged often become bullies later.
[Slide 8 – Technology: Boon or Bane?]
Good side — UGC Anti-Ragging App, CCTV, online complaint systems. Bad side — Social
media misused for public humiliation and cyberbullying.
[Slide 9 – Why Ragging Still Exists]
Victims stay silent out of fear, Institutions hide cases to protect reputation, Seniors think
“Mujhe bhi kiya gaya tha — now my turn.”
[Slide 10 – Solutions]
Zero-tolerance policy in every college. Friendly senior–junior orientations. Anonymous
complaint systems. Counselling & awareness workshops.
[Slide 11 – Conclusion]
Ragging is not a tradition. It is a crime. It is not a welcome ceremony. It is a violation of
dignity. If seniors truly want respect — They should become mentors, not monsters. Let’s
replace fear with friendship. Let’s build campuses where freshers feel proud, not scared.
Because silence kills — but awareness saves.
