MSF to observe Students' Martyrdom on Aug 16
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 17 2013:
In rememberance of Pebam Chittaranjan who set himself on fire in protest against prolong imposition of Armed Forces Special Powers Act-1958 in the State; Manipuri Students' Federation (MSF) would observance Students' Martyrdom on 16th August, 2013 .
Apart from offering floral tribute at Bishnupur Bazar where Chittaranjan took the extreme step as well as at Takhellambam Leikai, Imphal where the mortal remains of the martyred student was laid to rest, a public rally cum mass meeting and blood donation would be held at THAU ground to mark the commemorative event.
Appealing all to fight against the tyranny of armed forces under the protection of AFSPA, the student body has also lamented that due to lack of commitment on the part of state legislators, the inhuman Act has continued remain in Manipur even after the United Nations and a 5-member committee headed by Justice BP Jeevan Reddy have recommended repeal AFSPA.