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No foreign intervention needed in Gujarat: NHRC

National Human Rights Commission Chairman Justice J S Verma on Tuesday said there was 'no need' for foreign intervention on the alleged human rights violations in Gujarat.

Asked about the concerns expressed by the European Union and some other countries on the human rights violations, Verma said, "We have a well-built internal mechanism for taking corrective actions. We have NHRC, Supreme Court and vigilant and vibrant democracy to take care of such things. There is no need for any foreign intervention on this."

He cautioned the non-governmental voluntary bodies against some 'vested interests hijacking their cause'.

Some individuals had resorted to filing PILs to further their personal and political ends and voluntary organisations had to exercise caution in supporting their causes, he said.

Asked about the continued violation of human rights in that state, he said, "You wait for my next order."

The NHRC also told US top human rights officials that India was 'quite capable' of looking after its minorities and, in fact, America should have a similar commission.

"A delegation of US human rights officials, including Assistant Secretary Michael Parmly dealing with racial affairs and human rights met NHRC Member Virender Dayal," NHRC sources said.

Besides discussing about the functioning of the Commission, the delegation wanted to know about the status and issues pertaining to the minority communities in the country, the sources said.

It was learnt that in the meeting, Dayal made it clear that India was quite capable to deal with problems, if any, of the minorities and could take care of their interests and welfare.

Due to 'pro-active judiciary' and vibrant democracy in the country, India was capable enough to deal with the issue, the delegation was told.

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