Irom Sharmila in Delhi
Source: The Sangai Express / Ninglun Hanghal
New Delhi, March 03 2013 :
Following the Court summon here, Irom Sharmila today arrived at New Delhi to appear before the Court tomorrow at 11 am under Section 309 of the IPC for attempt to commit suicide.
Speaking to the media shortly after her arrival at Tikendrajit Manipur Bhavan, Sharmila said , "This is the second time I have been summoned to Delhi.
What is the Government afraid of ? Is the GoI being dictated and controlled by the Army ? Why is the GoI afraid of the opinion of the Army ?" .
Facing the numerous television and print media persons, she said coming to Delhi is an opportunity for expressing her opinion.
She said "There are many things I want to say.
I am not satisfied with how things are going on.
Coming here to Delhi is an opportunity to reach out to the people" .
Comparing the Chief Ministers of Manipur and Jammu and Kashmir, Sharmila said, "The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir has come out openly and said he is for repeal of AFSPA, but our Chief Minister till today has not come out with anything.
Referring to the hanging of AFSAL Guru, Sharmila said "The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir stood by the people of Kashmir, but the Chief Minister of Manipur failed to stand up for the people of Manipur" .
Sharmila will be produced before the Metropolitan Court tomorrow morning.