Some trying to dent country’s image in the name of human rights violations: PM Modi
The Hindu
Speaking at the 28th foundation day of the National Human Rights Commission, Mr. Modi said similar incidents are seen differently by some people as they describe human rights keeping their own interests in mind.
Prime Minister Narendra 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 a conduct is harmful to these rights as well as democracy.
Speaking at the 28th foundation day of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Mr. 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.
More than 2.6 lakh village and ward volunteers in Andhra Pradesh, once celebrated as the government’s grassroots champions for their crucial role in implementing welfare schemes, are now in a dilemma after learning that their tenure has not been renewed after August 2023 even though they have been paid honoraria till June 2024. Disowned by both YSRCP, which was in power when they were appointed, and the current ruling TDP, which made a poll promise to double their pay, these former volunteers are ruing the day they signed up for the role which they don’t know if even still exists