Imphal: Social organisations have called for supporting Manipuri social activist Irom Sharmila who has been on fast for more than ten years demanding repeal of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) 1958 to ensure protection of human rights.
Speaking on the occasion of the 11th foundation day celebrations of the All Manipur Kanba Ima Lup (AMKIL), a major woman social organisation set up to protect territories of Manipur, here yesterday, chairperson of Manipur social welfare board R K Nayansana said it was now time to whole-heartedly support Sharmila.
Sharmila’s fast is a feat no one in the society would be able to achieve, said Nayansana adding that Sharmila’s selfless endeavour should be appreciated and supported by every section of the society.
AMKIL president Phanjoubam Sakhi Leima, RTI activist Joykumar Wahengbam and social activist Sreema Ningombam who all spoke also called for support of Sharmila.
Sakhi Leima said it was also now time for empowerment of women to fight against corruption and also for protection of human rights pointing out that women have a great role to play in the development of the society.
RTI activist Joykumar Wahengbam asked the people to stand up against corruption as the fund being provided by the centre for development works was being misused thus depriving the benefit to the people. (PTI)