Large number of people demonstrated candle light protest in support of Irom Chanu Sharmila who has been undergoing fast-unto-death protest demanding repeal of draconian act AFSPA at Leimayol Art Center Chingamakha yesterday evening.
The demonstration was staged under the theme – People’s Voice Supporting Irom Chanu Sharmila to Repeal AFSPA, 1958. It was Jointly organised by North East Dialogue Forum, Conflict Widow Forum, Youth of Manipur, People’s Platform Secretariat, Village Women Coordinating Committee, People for Human Rights and Climate Change, Environment Protection Network, Foundation Development Centre, Social Action Development Organisation, Social Youth Development Organisation and Social Welfare and Development Centre.
Representatives from different organizations who took part in the protest demonstration shared their view about the need for repeal of AFSPA. Many also demanded to release Sharmila. The organizers has also shared its view that the people of the region respect the movement of Mahatama Gandhi for India then why not Government of India neglecting the movement of Irom Chanu Sharmila fighting to repeal AFSPA, 1958.