Opposition Leaders Disagree with NHRC Chief Selection Process

• Opposition leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi dissent over the selection process of V. Ramasubramanian as the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chief.

• They argue that the process was “fundamentally flawed” and a pre-determined exercise that ignored mutual consultation and consensus.

• They proposed the names of Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman and Justice Kuttiyil Mathew Joseph for the vacant post.

• They argue that the committee relied on its numerical majority to finalize the names, rather than fostering deliberation and collective decision-making.

• They also claim that their legitimate concerns and perspectives were ignored.

• They argue that the NHRC’s credibility and effectiveness depend on its diversity and inclusiveness, which define India’s constitutional ethos.