Selective human rights are a violation: PM

October 12, 2021 12:15

Remembering Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of the foundation day of the National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that 'Bapu' is a symbol of human rights and human values across the globe.

Addressing the 28th NHRC Foundation Day programme, PM Modi said, "Some people see human rights violations in some incidents but not in other similar incidents.

"Human rights are violated when viewed via political spectacles. Selective behaviour harmful to democracy. They attempt to harm nation's image through selective behaviour.

"Human rights should not be only about rights, but also duties. The two should be discussed together, not separately. Other than awareness of their rights, each individual must abide by their duties.

"Some people try to dent country's image in name of human rights, we need to be alert about it."

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