PRJA pays tribute to Malom victims
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 03 2016:
Irom Sharmila's newly floated political party, the Peoples Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) informed that a public meeting was organized at Malom Community Hall for a 'floral tribute to the departed souls of the 10 victims of Malom Massacre' on Nov 2, which was attended by families of the victims, youth, elders and various activists.
During the function, Irom Sharmila delivered a speech on how she continued her fast after the incident for 16 years in order to repeal 'the Act which empower the army to kill on suspicion' and how her non-violent struggle was met with indifference from the Govt.She explained that she has now decided to undertake political means 'to fight with a new vigor' for justice and democracy.
PRJA acknowledged the donation of Rs 2000 from one of the victim's families to finance Irom Sharmila's political journey.
Sharmila said that AFSPA is undemocratic and added that annually Rs 500 crore is needed for the maintenance of the said Act.
Even the distrubed area tag, under which AFSPA is imposed is not based on people's mandate but carried out under the whims of the Governor, the State Government and the Central Government, said PRJA in a statement.