IMPHAL: Come October 2, a number of social organizations will launch a
68-day-long nationwide signature campaign to support Irom Sharmila's
unrelenting struggle against the controversial Armed Forces (Special)
Powers Act.
The signatures will be handed over to President
Pratibha Patil on the occasion of International Human Rights Day on
December 10. Sharmila (39) has been on a hunger fast since November 5,
2000, seeking repeal of the controversial Armed Forces (Special) Powers
Act that gives unbridled powers to forces, even to the extent of
shooting persons on mere suspicion.
She embarked on her mission a
couple of days after Assam Rifles personnel mowed down 10 civilians near
a bus stand in Imphal West. At present, she is being forced-fed through
her nose at the security ward of Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital, which is
close to her Konpal Kongkham Leikai residence in Imphal East.
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