India, Oct. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, organised a function and a National Conference on the 'Human Rights of Prison Inmates' to celebrate its 32nd Foundation Day at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi today. The Commission was set up on 12th October in 1993. Addressing the function as the Chief Guest, the Former President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind said that long before the modern articulation of human rights, our sages and scriptures spoke of the duty to uphold dharma, act with compassion and ensure justice. This enduring ethical foundation continues to guide us even today. It reminds us that the protection of human rights is not only a legal obligation but also a spir...