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Irom Sharmila disappointed by absence of support
The Hindu | Iboyaima Laithangbam | Imphal, November 2, 2014
Irom Sharmila on her return from Delhi on Saturday told reporters that she was dismayed and disappointed by the total absence of support from people of all walks of life to her campaign for the repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. She has been on fast unto death from November 4, 2000.
She said that the people of Manipur are the direct victims of the AFSPA. She commented that though there is democracy, the government in Manipur seems to be playing the second fiddle to the armed forces.
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