PVCHR

25/08/2026

🌿 Karma Dance at Survivor Alliance Meeting 2026: Culture, Dignity and Resilience

On 11 August 2026, at Paradkar Bhawan, Maidagin, Varanasi, the Ghasia community of Sonbhadra brought the vibrant tradition of Karma Dance to the Survivor Alliance Meeting 2026.

This was more than a cultural performance. It was a celebration of identity, dignity, resilience and collective memory—and a reminder of PVCHR’s long journey alongside the Ghasia community in its struggles for human rights, education, livelihood, cultural preservation and justice.

For PVCHR and Jan Mitra Nyas, human rights also mean protecting the culture, voice and dignity of marginalized communities.

🎥 Watch the Karma Dance and read the full story:
https://testimonialhealing.blogspot.com/2026/08/karma-dance-at-survivor-alliance.html

The story connects the 2026 Survivor Alliance gathering with PVCHR’s long history of work with the Ghasia community—from struggles around malnutrition, education and human rights violations to cultural preservation and community empowerment.

The struggle continues. The culture lives. The voice becomes stronger.

14/08/2026

https://pvchr.blogspot.com/2026/08/nhrc-concludes-case-on-death-of-tara.html

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09/08/2026

A Name Is the First Right to Dignity: Children, Education and Identity in Varanasi

Varanasi | 7 August 2026

A school uniform can mean more than clothing—it can represent belonging, confidence, recognition and hope.

On 7 August 2026, Jan Mitra Nyas (JMN) organised an education-support activity for children and families in Varanasi. With support from the Jiv Daya Foundation, summer uniforms and sandals were provided to 110 children.

During the interaction, Mangala Rajbhar, Senior Social Worker, JMN, gave parents an important message:

“Please call your children by their names. A name gives a child identity, recognition and dignity.”

For children from marginalised communities, this simple practice is deeply meaningful. Poverty, caste, occupation or social circumstances should never replace a child's individual identity.

Every child has a name, a personality, dreams and rights.

Education is therefore not only about reading and writing. It is also about building confidence, self-respect and dignity.

A uniform can support a child's sense of belonging.
A learning space can encourage curiosity.
A parent's encouragement can build confidence.
And calling a child by their own name says:

“You are seen. You are recognised. You matter.”

The activity reminds us that meaningful social change often begins with small acts of recognition.

Dignity begins with recognition.
And sometimes, recognition begins with saying a child's name.

— Jan Mitra Nyas (JMN), Varanasi

Full blog links:

https://pvchr.blogspot.com/2026/08/a-name-is-first-right-to-dignity.html

https://jmntrust.blogspot.com/2026/08/a-name-is-first-right-to-dignity.html

09/08/2026

https://lenin-shruti.blogspot.com/2026/08/compassion-must-resist-injustice.html

08/08/2026

07/08/2026

🚨 NHRC Orders Probe into Alleged Caste Atrocity and Police Abuse in Jharkhand

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India) has directed the Superintendent of Police, Koderma, Jharkhand, to conduct an inquiry and submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) within four weeks in Case No. 1184/34/12/2025.

The complaint, filed by Lenin Raghuvanshi (PVCHR), highlights serious allegations of:

🔹 Caste-based discrimination
🔹 Abuse of police power
🔹 Violence against Dalits during Sant Ravidas Jayanti celebrations
🔹 Violation of religious freedom
🔹 Wrongful criminal cases against victims

The NHRC observed that the allegations disclose serious human rights violations and possible infringement of the Fundamental Right to Life and Personal Liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India, warranting an independent inquiry.

The complaint is supported by the testimony of Pavan Kumar Das, who narrates his experience of humiliation, violence, and alleged discrimination during the incident at Ravidas Temple, Rupandeh Village, Koderma, Jharkhand.

This order is an important step toward ensuring accountability, transparency, and justice for marginalized communities.

📖 Read the full story and survivor testimony here:
https://testimonialhealing.blogspot.com/2026/08/nhrc-orders-probe-into-alleged-caste.html

On 7 August 2026 , the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India , took an important step toward accountability by directing the Superi...

06/08/2026

⚖️ Justice Through Accountability: ₹4 Lakh Compensation Secured for Electrocution Victim's Family

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has concluded Case No. 3231/4/28/2024, filed by Lenin Raghuvanshi (PVCHR) following the tragic electrocution incident in Dhankhada village, Rohtas (Bihar).

📌 Key Outcome:
✅ ₹4,00,000 ex gratia compensation was sanctioned and paid to the family of Smt. Nisha Devi, who lost her life due to electrocution after coming into contact with a snapped live electric wire.

The NHRC's intervention ensured that the concerned authorities conducted an inquiry and provided compensation to the deceased victim's family. While the Commission has now closed the case, this outcome underscores the importance of citizens raising their voices against negligence and demanding institutional accountability.

⚠️ No family should lose a loved one because of poorly maintained electricity infrastructure. Compensation is important—but preventing such avoidable tragedies must remain the priority.

Read the full story:
👉 https://pvchr.blogspot.com/2026/08/nhrc-closes-electrocution-death-case.html

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06/08/2026

🚨 A significant step towards accountability and the protection of constitutional rights.

We welcome the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for taking cognizance of two serious human rights complaints from Koderma, Jharkhand, and directing the Superintendent of Police, Koderma to submit Action Taken Reports (ATRs) within four weeks.

📌 NHRC Case No. 1183/34/12/2025
The Commission has sought an inquiry into allegations relating to police misconduct, abuse of power, and wrongful action during the installation of a Sant Ravidas statue in Domchanch on 12 February 2025.

📌 NHRC Case No. 1187/34/12/2025
The Commission has also called for an inquiry into allegations of police misconduct and wrongful arrest following the Muharram procession of 6 July 2025, where social media allegations reportedly resulted in criminal cases and arrests.

In both matters, the NHRC observed that the complaints disclose possible violations of the fundamental right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India and has directed an inquiry by the Superintendent of Police, Koderma.

We sincerely appreciate the NHRC for ensuring that serious allegations of human rights violations receive independent scrutiny through due process. Accountability, transparency, and respect for constitutional values are essential for strengthening democracy and public trust.

At PVCHR, we remain committed to supporting victims through peaceful, constitutional, and democratic means.

📝 Read the full blog here:
https://testimonialhealing.blogspot.com/2026/08/nhrc-takes-cognizance-of-two-human.html