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Manipur Guv says he will urge Centre to withdraw AFSPA if there is overall improvement in law, order situation

<span style="color: #222222;">Manipur Governor La. Ganesan has said that he will urge the Centre to withdraw the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 (AFSPA) if there is overall improvement in law and order situation where complete peace, calm and tranquility persists in the State. Speaking at a public gathering held in Ukhrul district of Manipur today, Ganesan said that with the improvement of law and order situation in some areas of the state, Disturb Area status has been withdrawn from the state. If there is complete peace and tranquility in the rest of the state in the coming days, then he will urge the Centre to completely withdraw the same.<br />''<br />''Earlier, the Tangkhul Civil Society Organizations urged to remove AFSPA completely from the State. Four memorandums were also submitted to the Governor. They also urged to exempt the North-east from the imposition of Hindi language. The Governor insisted people to enroll for Aadhar Card, opening of bank account, vaccination of COVID-19 vaccines and co-operate the government in fencing works in the border to avoid cross border smuggling.</span><br />

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