Navigating the Political Terrain of Norway – All-Party Debate and interaction

InNor Consultancy cordially invites to an English speaking session on «Navigating the Political Terrain of Norway».

The event inspires to give close interaction with politicians, political practices and information on upcoming Parliamentary Elections on 8th of September 2025.

Please note: Limited space available. Registration is required and subject to approval.

For registration to waiting list to be approved kindly fill out this form: https://forms.gle/BN8rDW1LvMrWzgo38

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As moderator of Session I: Mapping the Democratic Journey of Norway, Ms Deepika Rai draws on her interdisciplinary background to facilitate inclusive civic dialogue. True to InNor’s motto — bridging communities, generations, institutions and nations — her work places people-to-people connection at its core, fostering mutual understanding across cultural and institutional boundaries.

Ms Deepika Rai is the founder of InNor Consultancy and the initiator of “Lokalvalg på engelsk” (2019), which has since evolved into Stortingsvalg på engelsk (SPE) — an initiative designed to make Norway’s democratic processes more accessible to international citizens and skilled workers with voting rights.

She holds a degree in Comparative Literature and Nordic Languages from the Universities of Bergen and Stavanger, and has recently returned to student life, affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences and the Centre for Technology, Innovation and Culture at the University of Oslo.

Deepika also has a longstanding commitment to strengthening Norway–India relations, having served in various roles within the Norway India Chamber of Commerce and Industry since 2016. Earlier, she founded the first Indian Film Festival of Norway, a two-year project initiated in 1998.

Through this work, she aims to create spaces for dialogue that welcome newcomers into Norway’s democratic landscape, encouraging broader participation and a shared sense of ownership in democratic processes.

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Session II: Navigating the Political Terrain of Norway will be led by Ms. Ashti Simran Rai, an emerging voice in the field of media and cultural diversity. Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media, Diversity and Culture at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Oslo, Ashti also holds an affiliation with Kulturskolen, campus Nepal (2023).With a background that spans Norwegian youth politics, student leadership, and civic engagement, she brings a fresh perspective to democratic dialogue. As founder and editor of the monthly student paper “Skrik” at Munch videregående skole, she has actively contributed to fostering debate and critical reflection among peers.

At Melahuset, from 16:30, Ashti will guide participants through an interactive dialogue, debate, and workshop, drawing on her passion for inclusion, cultural expression, and democratic participation.