Irom Chanu Sharmila

31 years on, AFSPA still a poll issue in Manipur

Three decades after it was imposed in Manipur to deal with insurgents, the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is still an issue used by parties during electioneering.

11 years and counting: No retreat for Irom Sharmila

Manipur's 'Iron Lady' Irom Chanu Sharmila today completed 11 years of her indefinite hunger-strike. Sharmila has been seeking the repeal of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act.

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