Shared Duty: President Murmu's Call to Protect Human Rights

President Droupadi Murmu emphasized that safeguarding human rights is a collective duty, not just the responsibility of the government or institutions like the NHRC. Speaking on Human Rights Day, she highlighted India's achievements and stressed the importance of integrating human rights with development objectives.

President Droupadi Murmu urged citizens to recognize that defending human rights is a shared responsibility, extending beyond government and institutional roles. Addressing an NHRC event on Human Rights Day, she underscored the importance of fostering a just and equitable society.

The event, attended by key figures such as NHRC Chairperson Justice V Ramasubramanian and P K Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, highlighted India's global acknowledgment for its human rights efforts. President Murmu noted India's unopposed election to the UN Human Rights Council, a testament to its commitment to these principles.

President Murmu also announced the NHRC's new mobile app aimed at enhancing accessibility for complaint filing and tracking. She reaffirmed India's progress from entitlement to empowerment, aligning with the country's vision of 'Viksit Bharat', while emphasizing the integration of human rights in development pursuits.

(With inputs from agencies.)