NHRC appointment process flawed, says Cong in dissent note
Hindustan Times Amritsar|December 25, 2024
Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, Leaders of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha, submitted a dissent note over the selection of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson and members, saying that the process was fundamentally flawed.
HT Correspondent

NEW DELHI:

They called the exercise predetermined, underlining that it ignored the established tradition of mutual consultation and consensus, which is essential in such matters.

"This departure undermines the principles of fairness and impartiality, which are critical to the credibility of the Selection Committee," Kharge and Gandhi said in the note. The two added Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led committee relied on its numerical majority to finalise the names, disregarding the legitimate concerns and perspectives raised during the meeting instead of fostering deliberation and ensuring a collective decision.

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