disability rights

13 Nov

Punjab Leads with Compassion: Mann Government Sets Benchmark in Empowering Divyang Citizens

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, disability rights, Divyang empowerment, Dr. Baljit Kaur, Punjab government

Chandigarh, November 13, 2025: The land of Punjab, known for the blessings of Gurus and human values, is today witnessing a new revolution. This is not a revolution of roads or electricity poles, but of the dignity and empowerment of that section of society which was often sidelined by calling them “Divyangjans” (persons with disabilities). Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab government’s work for deaf-mute and physically disabled people is not just government schemes, but a bridge of sensitivity and respect. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s government has extended its hand to that section which has…

25 Aug

SC Tells Centre to Frame Rules on Offensive Content, Pulls Up Comedian Samay Raina

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiadisability rights, Samay Raina, social media guidelines, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Supreme Court

New Delhi, August 25: The Supreme Court on Monday directed five social media influencers, including comedian and "India’s Got Latent" host Samay Raina, to issue unconditional apologies on their podcasts or shows for mocking people with disabilities and rare genetic disorders.A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi observed that freedom of speech and expression cannot extend to commercial speech that hurts the sentiments of vulnerable communities. The court asked the Centre to frame guidelines regulating offensive content that targets disabled persons, women, children, and senior citizens.The influencers stand accused of making derogatory remarks against individuals with conditions such…