Revitalising State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) in Odisha

[ACHYUT DAS]

Revitalising State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) in Odisha

 

As Odisha is fully colonised by Investors and Intruders because of the impact of Globalisation, the violations of Human Rights have been wide-spread and alarming. Despite having a very strong force of Human Rights Defenders in our state, this violation is going on unquestioned. People are losing their Lives and Livelihood. People are getting displaced and are victims of migration. People are getting killed. There is a serious threat to Food, Water, Health and Ecological Securities. Very disturbing news appear in the media but it is only tip of the ice-berg.   At times, the National Human Rights Commission intervenes but what about our State Human Rights Commission? It is alleged that it exists in pen and paper. It does not have a full-time Chairperson. It does not have full-time members. That shows that the Government is turning a Nelson’s Eye to all these violation.  I request the Government and the Civil Society Organisations to consider revitalising SHRC without further delay. The role and responsibilities of SHRC should be redefined in the present context. The immediate appointment of genuine persons as Chairman and Members should be considered who can assure the people of Odisha that violation of Human Rights will be seriously looked into. Hope this message with reach the President of India, the Prime Minister of India and the Chief Minister of Odisha. Hope it will reach the Chairman, NHRC.

Achyut Das

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Achyut Das
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[Dhirendra Panda]

Dear Achyut bhai,
Thanks for you post. Our expectations from such Commissions are getting back seat, while the political agenda of ruling parties getting priority in selecting Chair or other members. The Commissions work as shock-absorbers for government. There is a serious need to revitalise the OHRC.
Regards, Dhirendra

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[ACHYUT DAS]

Dear Friends,

Thanks for your responses posted in different networks.

There should be a collective demand to make the State Human Rights Commission more visible and effective. It depends on two factors - a) What kind of issues it is taking up and b) Who are the Members. To my mind, the selection of the chairman and  members is the most crucial aspect of the SHRC. I don't mind if retired IAS and IPS Officers are appointed if they are committed to the causes of Human Rights and  will deliver.

The Civil Society Organisations , Human Rights Lawyers and Media must bring this notice of the Chief Minister, the Leader of Opposition etc. regarding the functioning of the SHRC.

With best wishes,

Achyut Das