New Delhi : PM Narendra Modi Urges people not to be “selective” while raising issues of human rights, while delivering speech at 28th anniversary function of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). Modi says that NHRC plays an important role in nation for protecting human rights and dignity of marginalized.
Addressing the ceremony virtually, he said that though “some people” see human rights violation in a particular incident, they ignore violation of such rights in other, similar cases.
“There is an aspect of human rights that I want to discuss today. These days, we see that people have started interpreting human rights in a way that benefits them. However, these rights are grossly violated when these are looked at from a political lens. This selective behaviour is harmful for our democracy,” PM Modi warned.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and NHRC chairperson Justice Arun Kumar Mishra were also present during the event.
The NHRC is a statutory body that was constituted on 12 October, 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act for the promotion and protection of human rights.
The NHRC takes cognisance of human rights violations, conducts enquiries and recommends compensation to victims from public authorities besides other remedial and legal measures against the erring public servants.
Pm Modi further says that we have fought for our rights. He said, “We fought for our rights across centuries and, as a country and society, always protested against injustice and tyranny.” He further added that India has always been committed and sensitive towards the issues of Human Rights.
‘Selective interpretation of human rights’: Modi makes strong comments at NHRC event
Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday slammed those who engage in “selective interpretation” of human rights and look at its violation with an eye on political loss and gains, saying such conduct is harmful to these rights as well as democracy.
Speaking at the 28th foundation day of the NHRC, Modi said similar incidents are seen differently by some people as they describe human rights keeping their own interests in mind.
Some even try to dent the country’s image in the name of human rights violation, and people should beware of them, he said.
NHRC chief Justice Mishra, who was also in attendance, echoed the sentiment and said that it was becoming a norm to accuse India of human rights violations at the behest of international forces.
“India is one of the strongest democratic forces today and that credit goes to the citizens and leadership….It is now a norm to accuse India of human rights violation at the behest of international forces,” said Justice Mishra as per Bar and Bench
Home Minister Shah, who was also present at the event said that Modi’s government has been relentlessly working for the welfare of poor, backwards and deprived sections of society, thereby protecting their human rights.
Shah also appreciated the work being carried out by the rights body for creating awareness among people of the country about their human rights over the last 28 years of its existence.
The home minister said the NHRC, since its inception, has disposed of 20 lakh cases and awarded Rs 205 crore compensation to scores of people for violation of human rights, which is commendable.
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