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Give us a chance and we'll throw out AFSPA, Mamata tells Manipur
Sushanta Talukdar, The Hindu|Langjing (Manipur), January 26, 2012 :
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday played the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act card in Manipur and promised voters that if her Trinamool Congress came to power in the State, it would not allow the “draconian law” and the “army rule” to continue.
At an election rally here, Ms. Banerjee urged voters to throw the Congress out of power. The TMC is contesting 47 of the 60 seats in Manipur, which is going to the polls on January 28. Both parties are allies in the UPA government at the Centre.
“I met Ms Irom Sharmila [who has been on a hunger strike for 11 years seeking repeal of the AFSPA]. She told me that the AFSPA is draconian law. If TMC comes to power, I can assure [you], we will fight. We will not give consent for continuance of the draconian law,” Ms Banrejee said amidst thunderous clapping of hands and waving of the party flags.
“If we can solve the problem of [Maoist-infested] Jangalmahal in West Bengal within eight months, I think we can also solve the problem of Manipur.” She said her government had promised a package there and released so many political prisoners who had been jailed for life.
“If they cannot do their job, if they cannot perform, then let's throw them out. Give a new opportunity to a new party,” she appealed to the crowd.
Describing West Bengal as the gateway of the northeast, Ms. Banerjee promised the voters that it would extend all help in setting up industries and promoting tourism in Manipur. The TMC would promote Manipuri culture and tribal culture. link:
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