Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh seeks to remove AFSPA from hill areas amidst ongoing ethnic violence

Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh seeks to remove AFSPA from hill areas amidst ongoing ethnic violence

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh stated in the state assembly that he desired to remove Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from hill areas however he needed to convince the central leadership regarding the removal. AFSPA is non-existent in 19 police stations of the state and especially in Imphal. Areas in and around Imphal … Read more

Biren Singh Urges Newly-Appointed Mizoram CM Not To Comment on Manipur’s Internal Matters

Biren Singh Urges Newly-Appointed Mizoram CM Not To Comment on Manipur’s Internal Matters

Biren Singh said that it is beyond the constitutional rights of Mizoram CM to speak in the internal matters of Manipur. (Photo/News18) Biren Singh’s comments came after Lalduhoma stated that Mizoram government would continue to provide shelter and assistance to refugees from Myanmar and those displaced from Manipur. A war of words broke out between … Read more