Mamata meets Irom Sharmila
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 25, 2012:
In her short maiden visit to the state of Manipur in connection with the State Assembly election, Mamata Banerjee has met Irom Chanu Sharmila, who has been on fast for the last 11 years demanding removal of AFSPA.
During meeting with Sharmila today at JNIMS, Mamata Banerjee expressed that the problems faced by the people of the state under the Army Act can only be brought to an end if there is good governance in the state and said that Army rule cannot bring peace, development is the answer.
If the Trinamool Congress comes to power in the state, all draconian laws in the state will be removed.
It is really disheartening and felt amaze at the way Irom Chanu Sharmila is being treated, forced feeding her in the hospital, Mamata observed.
She further said that she would take up all necessary steps to bring up the issue at the national level and discussed it with the centre.
Acknowledging the will power of Sharmila, she also said that she feels proud to be born as a woman and assured Sharmila that she would give all possible help in supporting her agitation.