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Govt committed to civic, political rights for all: Murmu
The Statesman|December 11, 2024
India has long upheld values of empathy, compassion & the interconnectedness of individuals, she said
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Govt committed to civic, political rights for all: Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday that India is steadfast in its commitment to guaranteeing all its citizens civic and political rights.

Speaking at an event organised to celebrate Human Rights Day by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) here, the president said the government also guarantees a number of socioeconomic and cultural rights, spanning from providing housing, clean drinking water, improved sanitation, electricity, cooking gas, and financial services to healthcare and education for all.

The provision of necessities is seen as a matter of rights, she said, adding that India, with its civilisational heritage spanning over 5,000 years, has long upheld values of empathy, compassion, and the interconnectedness of individuals within a harmonious community.

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