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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the 28th National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) foundation day programme today through video conferencing

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Retired Supreme Court judge and Chairperson of NHRC, Justice Arun Mishra present on the dais as Prime Minister Modi remains present through video conferencing

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Justice Arun Mishra: I thank PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Justices Abdul Nazeer, Indira Banerjee, Hrishikesh Roy, and others present here today

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Justice Arun Mishra: I welcome PM Modi and i feel proud to welcome here today. India is one of the strongest democratic forces today and that credit goes to the citizens and leadership. I heartily welcome @AmitShahOffice

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Justice Arun Mishra: It is for you Mr Shah that a new era has now begun in Jammu and Kashmir. There are many citizen welfare development programs in this country, we have NHRC foe 28 years whereas many countries which do not even have this institution

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Justice Arun Mishra: We consider women as a source of energy and Durga puja is a symbol for this. We consider lakes as mother and we even consider moon as a part of relationship.

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Justice Arun Mishra: Here we have freedom to construct temple, church and mosque whereas such freedom is not available in many other countries

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Justice Mishra: we cannot glorify terrorists and terrorism. No one has the freedom to destroy institutions through their contemptuous act.
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Justice Mishra: Justice and peace is a part of same coin and our justice system is based on it. Truth is legal fees is beyond reach even now. There should be police system in such a way that CBI probe is itself not needed. @narendramodi
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Justice Mishra: In the quest for instant justice there is a tendency of police to foist false cases. this has to stop. there must be some freedom for states to implement reservations at their own level @narendramodi
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Justice Mishra: we have to think globally and act locally to save the environment, We are the custodians of planet earth so its our duty to save our mother land.
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Justice Mishra: It is necessary that the poor are given access to medicines and the importance of life should prevail over rights of IP or patent holders.
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Justice Mishra: It is now a norm to accuse India of human rights violation at the behest of international forces

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Justice Mishra concludes

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Union Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah: I welcome the most loved leader of the largest democracy in this world, Shri Narendra Modi

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Union Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah: In these 28 years, NHRC has solved more than 20 lakh cases and has awarded 205 crore compensation. A new awareness of human rights has been undertaken by NHRC. I congratulate Justice Mishra

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Union Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah: whether its custodial death, manual scavengers death or tribals, NHRC has made successful strides in the sphere of human rights protection

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Union Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah: since 2014 when change was ushered in by complete majority under PM Modi, he looked at an area which was ignored by all human rights activists. He though of equality to all 60 crore below the poverty line individuals

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Union Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah: so that the poor can access basic human facilities .. he did something which was not done in 60 years. He ensured electricity reaches crores of households and constructed toilets for women
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Union Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah:Women had vision and fibrosis problems due to open wood fire and Modi sarkaar helped in sending gas cylinders to the poor and accommodation was given to 2 cr people
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Union Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah: Its the first time that what the constitution envisaged for transgenders has been ensured it reaches its beneficiaries by PM Modi led government.

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Union Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah concludes.

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PM Modi: Wish you all very Happy Navratri

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PM Modi: This ceremony is happening at such a time when India is celebrating the 75th year of independence. For Indians the value of human rights is derived from the history of independence struggle

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PM Modi: we have struggled for so long for basic human rights and independence, when the world was engaged in world wars , India showed the way for non-violence. Mahatma Gandhi is seen as the symbol of non-violence
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PM Modi: I am happy that NHRC is contributing to the same. there is no distinction between any human and animal. when we expect this all gaps of diversity is filled in. India has been a glowing symbol of the same

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PM Modi: After Independence too, India has given the world a new perspective on human rights. There has been instances in front of the world when everyone got swayed, but India has always been sensitive to safeguarding human rights. India keeps human rights at the foremost spot

PM Modi: we are on the formula of everyone's development with everyone's cooperation, if govt starts a program and it benefits a select few then its waste. or goal is to help everyone without distinction between anyone
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PM Modi: We have to take the guarantee of basic fundamental rights to its ultimate saturation point for not only all but also the last person at the corner. Govt now goes to the homes of the poor.
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PM Modi: When a part of population keeps struggling for basic rights then there is no time to follow their passion or demand their rights. if we see the life of poor, its all wants that define them. Till want is fulfilled they cant even reach the topic of rights

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PM Modi: rights on paper can only be demanded when they meet their basic needs. When they meet basic needs they will have the energy to demand their rights and also help them keep the desire for a better tomorrow
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PM Modi: Facilities for the poor is bringing dignity to his life. The poor who was compelled to use open air grounds to attend nature's call now can demand their rights. When poor did not dream of debit card can now use Rupay card.

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For years Muslim women demanded a law against triple talaq and we made a law to strike it down. we also guaranteed them the freedom to do hajj during the Muharram season. We have done this: PM Modi:
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PM Modi: India now gives career women a period 26 weeks off as maternity leave. It is the right of the newborn.

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PM Modi:in more than 700 zillas, women can get all in one facility for temporary accommodation, counselling, medical help etc. We have established more than 650 fast track courts and introduced death penalty for the heinous offence of rape
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PM Modi: laws have been strengthened even for the protection of juveniles. the power of the divyang (disabled) was felt in the Paralympics.
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PM Modi: India's first sign language dictionary has been brought in. For transgenders too, for better quality transgender protection of rights act has been brought into place and the development of welfare board has taken place.
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PM Modi: We have braved COVID. We have proven all assumptions wrong and even in this difficult time we have ensured that not a single poor does not go hungry and have been feeding 80 crore Indians free of cost. We have even started one nation one ration scheme

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PM Modi: Today in India farmers are not compelled to take a third party loan, they have kisaan samman yojna, fasal beema yojna is there
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PM Modi: Some people portray human rights violation in from their own lens these days, they see human rights violation in some case but does not seem same violations in another similar case.
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PM Modi: Such selective viewing of human rights violation from political lens is dangerous for democracy and dents the reputation of the country. we have to be aware of such people.
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PM Modi: rights and duty cannot be seen separately. The focus should be on performing our duties and only then we can demand the rights with strength.
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