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4.5. Appointment

The Chairperson and members of the NHRC are appointed by the President of India, on the recommendation of a Committee consisting of:

The Prime Minister (Chairperson)

The Home Minister

The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha

The Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha