The Imphal Free Press
NEW DELHI, Mar 10: The Lok Sabha MP from Inner Manipur Parliamentary constituency Dr. Thokchom Meinya has demanded for immediate repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act., 1958 in the best interest of all concerned.
Participating in the discussion of the motion of thanks on the President`s address moved by Ajit Jogi and Krishna Tirath on Tuesday last in the Lok Sabha, Dr. Meinya said, "There are laws in this country which are national in character and regional in application. One such infamous law is the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act." He demanded for repeal of the Act immediately in the interest of the people.
Dr Meinya also urged the Central government to expedite the Jiribam-Tupul railway project for its timely completion.
He said, "There are states in the country where the people have not seen trains. The UPA government has taken up some national projects to link these states by rail lines. One such project is the Imphal railway line."
