Retired Justice Arun Mishra, chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), told a meeting of the human rights body on Tuesday that Muslims will “never come back” if substandard education for children in madrassas continues. , Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma
Retired Justice Arun Mishra, chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), told a meeting of the human rights body on Tuesday that Muslims will “never come back” if substandard education for children in madrassas continues. He said that there is a need to standardize education for children.
The ex-officio members of the NHRC pointed out issues related to reservation to those who had “infiltrated the borders of India”. He also talked about the courts rejecting the commission’s recommendations.
Justice Mishra, who was presiding over a meeting of the ‘Statutory Full Commission’ of chairpersons and representatives of seven national commissions, also emphasized that the policy of reservation should be considered to benefit the most needy of the reserved categories. Needed
National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) chairman Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, who participated in the meeting, pointed out that some states do not implement national welfare schemes which are essential to end inequality and discrimination in the society. He also said that an alarming trend is being observed in the benefits of reservation being given to those who infiltrate the borders of India, thereby taking away the benefits of welfare schemes meant for the citizens of the country. He insisted that it should be investigated.
“It is a matter of concern that, at times, the High Courts set aside the recommendations and directions of the NCSC (National Commission for Scheduled Castes) only on technical grounds and not on merits,” said Subhash Ramnath Pardhi, member, NCSC “There is a need to impress upon the judiciary to give the commission a hearing on the merits before rejecting its recommendations.”
National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Rekha Sharma, who was present in the meeting, expressed serious concern over human trafficking. He said that trafficking of women from West Bengal to Srinagar has increased. He also said that forced conversion in the name of marriage is a serious issue of violation of rights which needs to be addressed.
“There is a need to standardize education for children. Native languages are being forgotten. Also, if substandard education for children continues in madrassas, Muslims will never be able to move forward,” Mr. Mishra told NHRC and others. Speaking of commissions,
The NHRC chairman said that India has a unique institutional mechanism to address issues of human rights violations. He said that, after participating in various international human rights forums, he realized that India cannot be ignored for overall progress with its democratic values, which are “best in the world”.
He further added, “No doubt some reforms may be needed but freedom of speech and the kind of debates that happen in India are nowhere to be heard.”
National Commission for Minorities (NCM) chairman Iqbal Singh Lalpura highlighted the issue of non-payment of compensation to many victims of 1984 riots even after so many years.
Priyank Kanungo, chairman of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), said that running the orphanage had become a kind of racket to siphon off funds received through “massive donations”.
Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities Praveen Prakash Ambastha said that accessibility to public places remains a matter of concern for persons with disabilities. He said that, over the years, there has been a change in perceptions about disabilities, but more needs to be done.
Dnyaneshwar M. Mulay suggested that a museum of human rights should be created to showcase human rights in Indian art and culture from the ancient era to the present day.
NHRC Secretary General DK Singh said the commission had disposed of 1,09,982 cases during 2022-23 and recommended payment of Rs 13.69 crore as relief to victims or their next of kin in 279 cases.