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India campaign over 'draconian' anti-insurgent law
BBC | Riyaz Masroor | Srinagar, 17 October 2011
Prominent Indian activists have begun a 3000km (1864 miles) drive from Indian-administered Kashmir to north-eastern Manipur state to demand the withdrawal of a controversial anti-insurgent law.
Leading activists like Medha Patkar, Sandeep Pandey and Singhjit Irom - the brother of Irom Sharmila - have joined the drive, which is expected to travel in cars through northern and western India before reaching Manipur.
Earlier reports suggested that campaigners would be marching between the states.
"This is not just about Kashmir or Manipur. This is the battle of every citizen. AFSPA is a dangerous law. It should go," Irom Singhjit said.
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