NHRC objects to Madhes, Muslim fronts’ statement

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken exception to a joint statement issued by United Democratic Madhesi Front and National Muslim Struggle Coalition, Rautahat, in which they have asked police personnel to vacate police posts.Terming it a ‘civil disobedient’ movement, the statement also appealed the public to evict security personnel from their rented rooms from the district headquarters within 48 hours and ostracise them to support the campaign.The national human rights body said the statement is objectionable as it openly calls for social resentment, which could jeopardise social harmony. The NHRC said the statement, which is targeted at a group of professionals, has violated the constitutional rights to pursue one’s profession without fear.The statement is against the universal human rights declaration and humanitarian laws,” read the NHRC statement.The commission has also drawn the attention of all the parties concerned to refrain from making controversial statement and distributing pamphlets, leaflets and advertisements which could lead to social disharmony and infringement of professional freedom.