Imphal: The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has the major issue during this Lok Sabha election and almost all the political parties have been trying to bank on it.
Manipur People's Party (MPP) candidate Th Chaoba has assured to work for repeal of the controversial act. O Joy, MLA of MPP said the AFSPA was used by the British Empire against Indian freedom fighters and only a commissioned officer was empowered to kill anybody on mere suspicion.
However, the Act had been amended by the Indian government and instead of a commissioned officer, even a havildar was empowered to kill anybody on mere suspicion, he alleged.
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh had promised to take action after the Jeevan Reddy commission submitted its report on the matter. The Commission recommended repeal of the Act. However, the government did not do anything in this regard.
The ruling Congress and CPI also expressed their disapproval against the imposition of the Act.
The Congress contended that the AFSPA was removed from seven Assembly constituencies of Manipur in 2004 by the UPA government.
The AFSPA has become an issued of hot debate due to the alleged killings of large number of youths by security personnel.
Former Union Minister Th Chaoba, from the MPP, alleged that most of the youths had been killed in fake encounters. RK Anand, MLA of MPP, alleged that the CPI, a partner of the ruling Secular Progressive Front (SPF), was playing a safe game by blaming the government and at the same time enjoying the privilege of being in the ruling alliance.
Th Meinya, Congress candidate from Inner Manipur constituency, also spoke against the Act.
W Nipamacha of BJP and other candidates have voiced their opposition to the Act and assured to work for its repeal.
Manipur goes to poll on April 16 and April 22 for two Lok Sabha seats and 16 candidates, including three women, are in the fray. (UNI)
Security tightened in Imphal
Imphal: With the Parliamentary elections drawing nearer and threats increasing on politicians especially the Congress workers by a state based militant outfit besides the recent bomb threats in the heart of Imphal, security has been tightened in the state capital on Monday with the Imphal West police commandos including women police carrying out a mass cordon operation.
In connection with the operation, several youths were lined up at the commercial hub of Poana Bazar, Thangal Bazaar, Masjid Road and Kalibari Mandir area. They were, however, released after verifications and search operation was over. (NNN)
Purno hopeful of winning 10 to 12 seats in N-E
Dimapur: Senior NCP leader P A Sangma on Monday exuded confidence that out of the 23 seats Lok Sabha his non-Congress alliance is contesting in the North- East, it would win at least 10 to 12 constituencies.
Mr Sangma, who was here to address an election meeting of ruling Nagaland Peoples Front (NPF), told newsmen that out of 24 L S seats in the North-East, NCP had alliance or electoral understanding with like-minded parties in 23 constituencies besides having such a poll understanding in three constituencies in North Bengal.
On the latest political situation in Meghalaya, Mr Sangma repeated the stand of Meghalaya Progressive Alliance (MPA) saying they were waiting for Governor R S Mooshaharys move since he had sent report recommending revocation of the President's rule from the state.
As soon as the governor invites the Congress to form the next government, all the MPA MLAs would resign en masse from the assembly, said the NCP leader.
Earlier, addressing a meeting at Dimapur stadium, Sangma called upon the people to show to the Congress high command in the April 16 election that Nagaland did not need Congress to decide its destiny and take care of the state.
Mr Sangma praised NPF leader and Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio for his 'developmental work'. (PTI)
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Manipur People's Party (MPP) candidate Th Chaoba has assured to work for repeal of the controversial act. O Joy, MLA of MPP said the AFSPA was used by the British Empire against Indian freedom fighters and only a commissioned officer was empowered to kill anybody on mere suspicion.
However, the Act had been amended by the Indian government and instead of a commissioned officer, even a havildar was empowered to kill anybody on mere suspicion, he alleged.
Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh had promised to take action after the Jeevan Reddy commission submitted its report on the matter. The Commission recommended repeal of the Act. However, the government did not do anything in this regard.
The ruling Congress and CPI also expressed their disapproval against the imposition of the Act.
The Congress contended that the AFSPA was removed from seven Assembly constituencies of Manipur in 2004 by the UPA government.
The AFSPA has become an issued of hot debate due to the alleged killings of large number of youths by security personnel.
Former Union Minister Th Chaoba, from the MPP, alleged that most of the youths had been killed in fake encounters. RK Anand, MLA of MPP, alleged that the CPI, a partner of the ruling Secular Progressive Front (SPF), was playing a safe game by blaming the government and at the same time enjoying the privilege of being in the ruling alliance.
Th Meinya, Congress candidate from Inner Manipur constituency, also spoke against the Act.
W Nipamacha of BJP and other candidates have voiced their opposition to the Act and assured to work for its repeal.
Manipur goes to poll on April 16 and April 22 for two Lok Sabha seats and 16 candidates, including three women, are in the fray. (UNI)
Security tightened in Imphal
Imphal: With the Parliamentary elections drawing nearer and threats increasing on politicians especially the Congress workers by a state based militant outfit besides the recent bomb threats in the heart of Imphal, security has been tightened in the state capital on Monday with the Imphal West police commandos including women police carrying out a mass cordon operation.
In connection with the operation, several youths were lined up at the commercial hub of Poana Bazar, Thangal Bazaar, Masjid Road and Kalibari Mandir area. They were, however, released after verifications and search operation was over. (NNN)
Purno hopeful of winning 10 to 12 seats in N-E
Dimapur: Senior NCP leader P A Sangma on Monday exuded confidence that out of the 23 seats Lok Sabha his non-Congress alliance is contesting in the North- East, it would win at least 10 to 12 constituencies.
Mr Sangma, who was here to address an election meeting of ruling Nagaland Peoples Front (NPF), told newsmen that out of 24 L S seats in the North-East, NCP had alliance or electoral understanding with like-minded parties in 23 constituencies besides having such a poll understanding in three constituencies in North Bengal.
On the latest political situation in Meghalaya, Mr Sangma repeated the stand of Meghalaya Progressive Alliance (MPA) saying they were waiting for Governor R S Mooshaharys move since he had sent report recommending revocation of the President's rule from the state.
As soon as the governor invites the Congress to form the next government, all the MPA MLAs would resign en masse from the assembly, said the NCP leader.
Earlier, addressing a meeting at Dimapur stadium, Sangma called upon the people to show to the Congress high command in the April 16 election that Nagaland did not need Congress to decide its destiny and take care of the state.
Mr Sangma praised NPF leader and Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio for his 'developmental work'. (PTI)
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