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.
Around 440 MBBS graduates of 2021 are not required to undergo one year of compulsory rural service as per the bond signed by them while joining the medical course through government-quota seats in 2015 as the High Court of Karnataka has said the law, enacted in 2012 for mandatory rural service, remained unenforced for 10 years as it was published in the official gazette only in July 2022.