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PM deferred Census in Manipur after considering people’s concerns, CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh says
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh announced the deferral of the Census in the State. This decision considers the concerns raised by the people regarding the updation of the National Register of Citizens. Chief Minister Singh emphasized the importance of unity among the 36 communities and promoting the Manipuri language. He also highlighted significant developments undertaken under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.
Centre extends AFSPA in parts of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for six months
The Centre has announced an extension of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in several northeastern states. The law has been extended for six months in specified regions of Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Manipur. In Manipur, the disturbed area declaration covers the entire state except certain police station jurisdictions. Nine districts of Nagaland and certain districts of Arunachal Pradesh are also included under AFSPA.
Centre extends AFSPA in 'disturbed areas' of Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh
The AFSPA, which gives special powers to the Armed Forces, will remain in effect in these areas for six months from October 1, unless withdrawn earlier, the notification said.
AFSPA lifted from Dibrugarh, now applies to only three Assam districts: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the Union Home ministry has removed AFSPA from Dibrugarh, leaving the act applicable in only three districts. Sarma also highlighted the reduction of travel advisories by Japan, indicating improved safety and gradual stabilization in most areas of Assam.
Ex-Army chief VK Singh sabotaged revocation of AFSPA in J-K, alleges Omar Abdullah
National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah accused BJP leader Gen (retd) V K Singh of hindering the revocation of AFSPA during UPA-2. Abdullah questioned Singh's opposition to revoking AFSPA, urging the Union home minister to address public movement issues on the Srinagar-Jammu highway and release J-K prisoners. Abdullah expressed concern that AFSPA promises may not be upheld post-elections.
Disturbed area tag, AFSPA withdrawn from four districts: Assam Director General of Police
At the Assam Police Day 2023 celebrations, Singh said, "From today, only four districts in Assam will have AFSPA. These are Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Sivasagar and Charaideo,” Gyanendra Pratap Singh said.
AFSPA extended in 4 districts of Assam, withdrawn from 4 others
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) has been extended in four districts of Assam for six more months, according to the Assam Police. However, the 'disturbed area' tag, which allows enforcement of AFSPA, has been withdrawn from four other districts. The AFSPA gives security forces the power to conduct operations and make arrests without a warrant, and grants immunity from arrest and prosecution in case of shooting incidents.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma asks police to work towards lifting AFSPA
AFSPA gives immunity to the armed forces. In Assam, these special powers for search and seizure were announced in 1990. In April last year, AFSPA was completely removed from 23 districts and partially from one district of the state. It continued in nine districts and one sub-division--Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, Sivasagar, Jorhat, Golaghat, KarbiAnglong, West KarbiAnglong, DimaHasao and Lakhipur sub-division of Cachar district.
Making the NE AFSPA-mukt
The law was first imposed in the form of the Armed Forces (Assam and Manipur) Special Powers Act in 1958 in the Naga Hills region (then a part of Assam), and later expanded across the Northeast. Over the years, Afspa has remained in force in parts of the Northeast, resulting in abrogation of various aspects of democratic and open societies.
Home Minister Amit Shah announces reduction of AFSPA applicable areas in Nagaland, Assam, Manipur
The home minister said the reduction in areas under AFSPA is the result of the improved security situation and fast-tracked development due to the consistent efforts and several agreements to end insurgency and bring lasting peace in Northeast by the Modi government.
Manipur's opposition Congress demands Afspa repeal
Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee working president Keisham Meghachandra has urged chief minister N Biren Singh in Imphal to persuade Prime Minister Narendra Modi to repeal Afspa in the ongoing winter session of Parliament.
AFSPA withdrawn partially from Arunachal Pradesh
The state had inherited the controversial AFSPA enacted by Parliament in 1958 and applied to the entire State of Assam and the Union Territory of Manipur.
Indian Army opposes revocation of AFSPA in J&K
Army today opposed any move to revoke Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) and Disturbed Areas Act (DAA) in Jammu and Kashmir.
Assam likely to opt for continuation of AFSPA for some more time: Official
In Assam, where AFSPA was first clamped in 1990 when insurgency was at its peak, the situation isn’t favourable enough to lift AFSPA, the senior official in the state police.
Lifting of AFSPA in Tripura hailed as victory for sanity
"My plea to repeal AFSPA heard in Tripura. AFSPA withdrawn. Victory for sanity and humanity," Chidambaram wrote on microblogging site Twitter.
Tripura government dissolves AFSPA after 18 years as peace prevails
Chief Minister, Manik Sarkar said that the council of ministers decided to withdraw the AFSPA from the entire state.
BJP opposes revocation of AFSPA, says 'should be strengthened'
Sayeed, in Srinagar, said that government will take a decision on the revocation of AFSPA and there was no need of the Centre on this issue.
AFSPA applicable in J&K, its debate politically motivated: BJP
Khan, while explaining the issue, said that DAA 1997, which is under discussion has no relevance with the continuation of AFSPA in JK state.
Recent incidents in Valley have brought AFSPA in focus: Omar Abdullah
Omar said the advocates of continuation of AFSPA in the state cite the example of attack on Army convoy in Srinagar on June 24.
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