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.
