“There is another aspect related to human rights that I want to talk about today. In recent years, some people have begun to interpret human rights by prioritizing their own interests. They see human rights violations in one incident. but cannot see it in another. Event of similar nature. This kind of mentality causes great harm to human rights… This kind of selective conduct does great harm to democracy,” Modi Said on the 28th foundation day of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
The prime minister did not name any party or organization but said India should be wary of people who try to tarnish the country’s image in the name of raising concerns over human rights violations. The opposition seemed to be focusing on the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, while similar protests for atrocities in non-BJP states were lacking.
This suggestion was immediately reinforced by the BJP after the incident, and the party detailed examples of anti-Dalit crimes in states such as Jharkhand and Rajasthan, which did not contain details of Modi’s speech. The Prime Minister also outlined “pro-poor, pro-women and” disabled supporter“The initiative taken by his government, and targeted the opposition as those who witnessed human rights violations in some incidents, but not others. Improving the quality of life and options for the poor was a part of their human rights,” he said. important to protect, to enable them to look beyond daily existence.
Home Minister Amit Shah Appreciated India’s strong tradition of delivering justice and upholding human rights. He said that the Modi government is the most popularly elected government of the country since independence and said that Modi has worked tirelessly for the welfare of the poor, backward and deprived sections of the society.
Shah also appreciated the NHRC for its efforts to protect the human rights of the people in the 28 years of its existence. He said that since its inception, the NHRC has disposed of 20 lakh cases and awarded compensation of Rs 205 crore to those whose human rights were violated, which is a commendable figure.
The BJP press conference drew criticism from a section of human rights groups, some with a global presence, and alleged that they highlighted cases of alleged rights violations selectively and with a bias against the government. Modi also highlighted government action to approve 26 weeks of maternity leave to working women, he said, a right, which is still not available to women in many developed countries.
Speaking at the function, NHRC Chairperson Justice Arun Kumar Mishra (Retd) said that in the 20th century, around 120 million people worldwide have been victims of political violence. Mishra said, “The killings of innocent people cannot be glorified. It is wrong to refer to such terrorists as freedom fighters. Social service organizations and human rights defenders have joined forces to condemn political violence and terrorism.” There should be, as it gives rise to fundamentalism,” Mishra said.
He also said that India has emerged as a powerful entity globally and has been recognized as a new power. The credit for this goes to the people of India, its constitutional system and leadership, he said. NHRC chief also appreciated the “tireless efforts” of the Home Minister Amit Shah To promote peace in Jammu and Kashmir and Northeast.
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