Irom Sharmila said in an interview with the Imphal Free Press that it is time to abolish AFSPA from the entire state, and time to start focusing on development and connectivity to make Manipur self-reliant.
Irom Sharmila said in an interview with the Imphal Free Press that it is time to abolish AFSPA from the entire state, and time to start focusing on development and connectivity to make Manipur self-reliant.
IFP Editorial: The defence lobby had always been at the forefront of opposing the withdrawal of AFSPA from areas where it is in force and states have always been reluctant to go against the lobby.
IFP Editorial: Under the shadow of AFSPA, the armed forces operate with impunity and get away with torture, rapes, killings and fake encounters as prosecution is a mirage.