Harsh Mander resigns as NHRC monitor
New Delhi, June 25: Social activist Harsh Mander has resigned as the Special Monitor at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), saying "there is no constructive role" for him to play.
In his resignation letter released to the media on Monday, Mander complained that despite having been told that the NHRC would from time to time seek his services to look into matters concerning the rights of minorities and communal violence, the commission "has not reached out to him even once" on these issues.
"Because of the continued silence of the NHRC, both in terms of approaching me for investigation or mission on any human rights concerns of minorities and communal violence, for which I had been invited; and on the report I authored on the critical question of persons declared foreigners in Assam, it is apparent that there is no constructive role for the NHRC Special Monitor," he wrote.
"I therefore feel compelled to answer my call of conscience to resign from the responsibility..."
He said that he was resigning to pursue these concerns with greater freedom.
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CSK post 212 for 2 against DC
Chennai (PTI): Sanju Samson smashed a 56-ball 115 not out to propel Chennai Super Kings to a formidable 212 for 2 against Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Samson struck four sixes and 15 fours during his blistering knock, stitching key partnerships -- 62 with Ruturaj Gaikwad (15), 113 with Ayush Mhatre (59) and unbroken 37 with Shivam Dube (20).
For DC, skipper Axar Patel (1/39) was the lone wicket-taker.
Brief Scores:
Chennai Super Kings: 212 for 2 in 20 overs (Sanju Samson 115 not out; Axar Patel 1/39).
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