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NHRC seeks report on child‑slogan allegations against Digvijay Singh's rally
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 10:15 PM
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The National Human Rights Commission has taken cognizance of complaints that children were made to chant political slogans during Digvijay Singh's recent trip and has asked for a detailed report within two weeks.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has formally registered complaints alleging that children were involved in political chanting during a recent journey by senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh. The complaints claim that minors were asked to raise slogans supporting the party, a practice that raises concerns under child‑rights provisions.
In response, the NHRC issued a notice directing the concerned authorities to submit a comprehensive report on the matter within fourteen days. The commission said it will examine whether any statutory violations occurred and will take appropriate action based on its findings.
The move underscores the commission's heightened vigilance on the use of children in political activities, a subject that has drawn criticism from child‑rights groups across the country. No official comment has yet been received from Digvijay Singh or his party regarding the allegations.
If the investigation confirms the allegations, the NHRC may recommend remedial measures, including possible legal action against those responsible for involving minors in political campaigning.
In response, the NHRC issued a notice directing the concerned authorities to submit a comprehensive report on the matter within fourteen days. The commission said it will examine whether any statutory violations occurred and will take appropriate action based on its findings.
The move underscores the commission's heightened vigilance on the use of children in political activities, a subject that has drawn criticism from child‑rights groups across the country. No official comment has yet been received from Digvijay Singh or his party regarding the allegations.
If the investigation confirms the allegations, the NHRC may recommend remedial measures, including possible legal action against those responsible for involving minors in political campaigning.