Fujairah, UAE: V. Muraleedharan, the Minister of State for External Affairs, participated in a recent community event in Fujairah, UAE, where he addressed and evaluated the diverse challenges encountered by the Indian diaspora.
The gathering brought to the forefront various concerns expressed by the community, encompassing matters such as degree equivalence, difficulties encountered by medical patients, challenges related to chartered accountants' equivalence at UAE, passport tatkal issues, and the implementation of Aadhar cards for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). Working in collaboration with Consul General of India at UAR, Satish Kumar Sivan, the minister actively proposed solutions to the issues confronting the community.
In his address, Muraleedharan touched upon the significance of recent legislative changes, citing them as essential steps towards achieving the vision of a developed India. He emphasized that Mahatma Gandhi's fight for independence and self-rule also encompassed the pursuit of Swaraj, specifically tailored to India's perspective.
The minister acknowledged that the evolution of laws, such as the Evidence Act, reflects the incorporation of technological advancements like artificial intelligence. These amendments aim to modernize the judicial system, allowing judges to consider electronic evidence, a departure from the paper-based system established in the British era.
Muraleedharan underlined the transformative nature of the legal framework, shifting from the Indian Penal Code's punitive focus to a justice-centric approach, ensuring justice for victims. He stressed the importance of a scientific and efficient legal system in India's developmental journey, adhering to the adage, “Justice delayed is justice denied.
“Addressing the Indian diaspora, Muraleedharan expressed confidence that those living away from the motherland would take pride in such progressive developments. He urged them to contribute actively to the realization of the vision of a “Vikasit Bharat” or a developed India, encouraging voluntary efforts, particularly in the education sector.
The minister had earlier visited the Indian Consulate at Dubai on his two day trip to the UAE and conducted a comprehensive review of all consular issues. During the meeting, he provided valuable guidance and imparted a thorough understanding of how to address these issues with a humanitarian perspective.
The minister emphasized the importance of approaching problems from the viewpoint of those experiencing them. The interaction with him was insightful, and his guidance proved to be immensely beneficial.
As India undergoes these transformative changes, the minister called upon the diaspora to play a role in supporting the nation's progress and contributing to the meaningful realization of a developed and just India. (By Vinod Kumar, UAE)
