DIMAPUR, APRIL 24 (MExN): Nagaland State Governor, PB Acharya today advised the State Government to set up the Nagaland State Human Rights Commission at the earliest to ensure that human rights of the citizens of the State are protected.
In a press note, the Governor also welcomed the NHRC to the State and hoped that it had a purposeful and meaningful discussion with stakeholders during the open hearing.
The Governor stated that the State Human Rights Commission can inquire into violations of human rights related to subjects covered under the state list and concurrent list in the seventh schedule of the Indian Constitution. “Human Rights are not just about the civil liberties, police torture, police custody or extra judicial killings but also includes daily and basic needs like education, public health, food, agriculture, employment and livelihood issue,” he said.
He further viewed that human rights are relevant to everyone and not just to those who face repression or mistreatment. The Governor meanwhile also stated that NGOs have to motivate and educate the public about human rights.
