Dhankhar said that every citizen of the country has to be a champion of human rights and ensure nobody manipulates them financially. The national interest should not be seen with political prism but by partisanship.
He also cautioned against pernicious forces working to malign Bharat’s human rights record unfairly, domestically and internationally. He said that Indian scriptures are the charters of human way of life- a repository of knowledge on human life.
The Vice President said that India continues to feed over 850 million people since the time of COVID-19 pandemic with free rations irrespective of colour, caste and class. Those who talk of India’s hunger situation need to reflect upon themselves. Equality before law is demonstrated in the country. The world needs to know about it and how the direct transfer of benefits to the beneficiary’s account has neutralized corruption in the country.
Shri Dhankhar highlighted the transformative decade of non-discriminatory development in India improving the quality of life of every section of society irrespective class, caste, demography. He said that in the last decade, India’s economic growth has been exponential, incremental, unstoppable and it is not pyramidical.
Everyone is getting the benefit. Affordable housing, gas connection,tap water, internet connectivity, road connectivity, and this is non-discriminatory progress. He emphasized that no developmental
project has ever been dictated by circumstances other than those that serve the ultimate cause of human rights.
Earlier, the NHRC Acting Chairperson, Smt Vijaya Bharathi Sayani said that the Commission plays a crucial role in ensuring dignity, freedom, and well-being for all by raising awareness about human rights and fostering empowerment of the marginalized including Transgender persons.
This is to help them to assert their entitlements and contribute to national progress. It also emphasizes the need for environmental rights, urging sustainable practices and accountability for pollution.
Celebrating its Foundation Day and achievements, reminds us to remaincommitted to uplifting vulnerable groups, prioritizing their human rights with compassion for their unique situations.
