The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday marked its 32nd Foundation Day with a special function and a National Conference on “Human Rights of Prison Inmates” at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. Addressing the event as Chief Guest, former President Ram Nath Kovind underscored that the protection of human rights is not merely a legal obligation but a spiritual and moral imperative deeply rooted in India’s civilisational ethos.

“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 ethical foundation continues to guide us even today,” Kovind said, stressing that the true measure of society lies in how it treats its most vulnerable members.

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