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Download report in PDF format: 2011-12-01 KWS London 4th Anniversary Celebration

Kuki Worship Service London – 4th Anniversary Celebration at Bournemouth Beach

After much deliberation and earnest prayer, on Saturday 9th July 2011 KWS London went for an outing to Bournemouth, marking its 4th Anniversary of the fellowship (2007-2011) in an awesome outdoor family-friendly model.

The weather was excellent, and it was a great day to get to know others, have fund, food and fellowship. As highlighted beforehand, a Coach was hired for transportation. Altogether over 25+ people were on board, joining the day out. The team set off from London around 9.30 am and reached Bournemouth (the final destination) at 11.30 am.

The KWS committee-having truly felt the essential aspect of development in the areas of physical and social for spiritual growth and wellbeing, this trip was especially designed for an out-door. In fact, needless to mention though, in a Mega-City like London everybody seems to be leading a hectic lives handing various commitments relating to work, school, and family. All these seem to occupy and engaged people’s entire day with no time for “get-together to socialize”. This outing offered a brilliant opportunity to socialize, vent out some stress, also provided a sense of peace and recreation for all.

On reaching the amazing targeted spot, everyone had an incredible moment! The place was a lovely sandy beach with stunning views of the Isle of Wight. Some played sand football, some strolling along seaside enjoying the miles of breath-taking coast line, whilst others were seating cool on a deckchair seeping wonderful drink and chatting to people around.
Before lunch period foods & drinks bought together were kept on a portable table with an appropriate cover to protect from unnecessary contamination.

A buffet lunch was served at 1.30 pm. The recipe includes Kebab, traditional Mepoh, Ngari-Singju and many more, which everyone enjoyed! This was followed by a brief photograph session. Later in the afternoon, unable to resist the temptation of the amazing sea, some KWS folks grabbed the opportunity to swim in the sea, also played on the sandy beach creating a crazy art on the sand, adding spice to the event.

At the fake end of all the activities Canon Dr David Haokip led a brief reflection session, which was concluded in prayer by Revd. Zamhao Haokip. This was followed by much awaited “Lengkhom” inside the Coach led by Mr. Daniel Haokip, Johnny Haolai, Robert Vaiphei and Nengpi Haokip keeping the trip very lively all the way until we reached back home. One of our colleagues Mr. Rickky Vaiphei said “Today is one of my happiest days ever!” Indeed, without a shadow of a doubt it was truly an enriching experience. Everyone had a blessed time, fun and fellowship, forging new relationships with the newcomers!

KWS London committee would like say a big “Thank You” to everyone for coming along to the outing and making it such a marvelous day out. Also, we extend our sincere thanks to all who constantly supports our effort through prayer.

KWS fellowship: There will be no fellowship for the month of August, however-hope to see you all in the up-coming KUT festival.

The next KWS fellowship is expected to be held on the second Sunday of September. Further details will be sent out nearer to the date.

Dr David T Haokip
Pastor Kuki Worship Service, London

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/kuki-worship-service-london-4th-anniversary-celebration-at-bournemouth-beach/

Download PDF version: An Open Letter to Citizens of India (PDF)

Dear Fellow Indians,

We are sportspersons who love to play our sport and bring smiles to our people. We play as ‘India’ and we play for the pride of our countrymen. There can be nothing bigger an award for us than people cheering at our every move and pray for a win every time we play.

We believe that the sportspersons and common people ooze the tears of happiness and sorrow together. We are from this beautiful part of India, popularly known as North East. We are simple people smiling our way to achieve our simple dreams. We love to play and win. We love to smile and show to the world how wonderful this corner of the earth is. But, alas, it is not the case always!

As much as we have enjoyed the privilege of representing you in various international platforms, today we are very saddened at what is repeatedly going on in our beloved and beautiful state of Manipur. The common people have been struggling everyday for basic amenities of life. The four month long economic blockade and resultant deadlock have affected the normal life of every common man of this part of the country.

It’s sad to see this great nation giving a deaf ear while lakhs of its citizens in one of the most vibrant states – Manipur have been suffering under the dark shadow of the economic blockade for more than 120 days. It’s painful to see no conclusive action from any of the responsible quarters for over 4 months when the people of Manipur were made to struggle for basic essential items, life saving drugs and many more.

It’s same state which has produced some of the best sportspersons for this country who have brought laurels to the nation at international platforms; it’s the same state which has given some of the best performing art forms and artistes to the nation.

Today, they need your support. They need support from everyone to put an end to the sufferings and help them live a normal life.

We appeal to everyone to restrain from using economic blockade or other such extreme modes of protest on humanitarian grounds and find a solution through democratic way. At the same time, we appeal to our fellow countrymen and the people’s representatives to join hands and help bring back Manipur on the growth path and make it an integral part of the development of our nation.

Let us, the people of this country, work towards rebuilding the jewel of India.

We hope that our honourable prime minister will sow the seeds of peace and lay the foundation of a prosperous Manipur when he visits the state on 3rd December, 2011.

Hopefully,

Kunjarani Devi
(Weightlifting) (Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Winner, 1996-1997)

M C Mary Kom
(Boxing) (Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Winner, 2008-2009 )

Baichung Bhutia
(Football) (Former Captain of Indian National Football Team)

Gourmangi Singh
(Football)

Monica Devi
(Weightlifting)

Govind Singh
(Football)

Sandhyarani
(Wushu)

Sushil Singh
(Football)

Lalrindika Ralte
(Football)

Rocus Lamare
(Football)

Carbon Copies: Rashtrapati Bhawan, Vice President’s Office, Speaker of Lok Sabha, Deputy Chairperson of Rajya Sabha, Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, Prime Minister’s Office, Leader of Lok Sabha, Leader of Rajya Sabha, Deputy Leader of Lok Sabha, Deputy Leader of Rajya Sabha, Chairperson of UPA, Chief Justice of India, Chairman of Press Council of India, Governors of all the states of Indian Union, Chief Ministers of all the states of Indian Union

About North East India Image Managers (NEIim): Northeast India Image Managers (NEIim) (http://www.facebook.com/groups/neimagemanagers/) is a group of PR/ Media / Brand Management/ Communications professionals hailing from Northeastern region of India and working in metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore etc. The group is aimed at discussing and finding out actionable issues pertaining to development and promotion of the image of Northeast India, which in the long run is expected to fill up the information and knowledge gap which has been existing leading to confusion about the people, society, economy and geography of Northeast amongst the rest of India.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/an-open-letter-to-citizens-of-india/

The Manipur Muslims Online Forum (MMOF), a facebook group of Manipuri Muslims strongly condemn the cowardice act of the Perpetrators in which one rickshaw puller was killed and two civilians were injured. Such nasty act of the perpetrators cannot derail the integrity we have among the communities. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family of the deceased and injured persons and also request to the Government of Manipur to redress the grieved families.

Your sincerly,
Manipuri Muslims Online Forum (MMOF)

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/12/condemnation-to-imphal-bomb-blast-30-11-11-by-manipur-muslims-online-forum-mmof/

Press Release

1st EGF Alumni’s meet was held on 16 Nov. at the school premise of the Evergreen Flowers’s School, Thoubal, Ningombam. Celebrating the day, the alumni members organised a workshop on ‘Every Career Is Good But the Choice is Yours’, for students of class X and IX of the school and students from other 10 schools of Kakching, Thoubal and Senapati. Nearly 300 students took part in the workshop and around 70 alumni members helped and contributed for the function.

Rev.Father Louis of St.Xavier High School, of Maram, Senapati was the chief guest of the function and Nawaz Khan Thouba , Desk Editor, DDK was the guest of honour of the function. The key note address of the workshop was given by Dr L.Jibon, K.Sh., Director in Charge, Manipur Institute of Management, Manipur University, Imphal.

Skype live talk and interaction with the students and overseas Manipuris were also organised on that day. Dr, Jayanta , Dr, Hamidur, Dr, Sachin Sharma, Dr Bishwajeet Elangbam spoke skype live from Malaysia, US, Africa and England respectively. This, perhaps, could be the first time in Manipur to have given such opportunities for local students to listen and talk to directly with learned overseas Manipuris.

Alumni meet organising committee thanks all the media personnel for the wide coverage given to the function.

Sd/-
Alumni Organising Committee
EGF Alumni
Manipur

Note: This press release was sent to KanglaOnline by Bishwajit Okram (bishwajit.okram1 AT gmail.com)

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/1st-evergreen-flowers-school-egf-alumni-meet-held-on-16-nov-2011/

Press Release

1st EGF Alumni’s meet was held on 16 Nov. at the school premise of the Evergreen Flowers’s School, Thoubal, Ningombam. Celebrating the day, the alumni members organised a workshop on ‘Every Career Is Good But the Choice is Yours’, for students of class X and IX of the school and students from other 10 schools of Kakching, Thoubal and Senapati. Nearly 300 students took part in the workshop and around 70 alumni members helped and contributed for the function.

Rev.Father Louis of St.Xavier High School, of Maram, Senapati was the chief guest of the function and Nawaz Khan Thouba , Desk Editor, DDK was the guest of honour of the function. The key note address of the workshop was given by Dr L.Jibon, K.Sh., Director in Charge, Manipur Institute of Management, Manipur University, Imphal.

Skype live talk and interaction with the students and overseas Manipuris were also organised on that day. Dr, Jayanta , Dr, Hamidur, Dr, Sachin Sharma, Dr Bishwajeet Elangbam spoke skype live from Malaysia, US, Africa and England respectively. This, perhaps, could be the first time in Manipur to have given such opportunities for local students to listen and talk to directly with learned overseas Manipuris.

Alumni meet organising committee thanks all the media personnel for the wide coverage given to the function.

Sd/-
Alumni Organising Committee
EGF Alumni
Manipur

Note: This press release was sent to KanglaOnline by Bishwajit Okram (bishwajit.okram1 AT gmail.com)

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/1st-evergreen-flowers-school-egf-alumni-meet-held-on-16-nov-2011/

PRESS RELEASE

Manipur Students’ Association Delhi, MSAD wishes the Manipuri students of DU, JNU and other institutes which are based in Delhi and NCR who are appearing their semester/house examinations all the very best and good luck. Hope that your results will bring some cheers in these troubled days of Manipur.

Sheikh Abdul Hakim,
Academic & Magazine Secretary
MSAD
21 November, 2011

Best Wishes for Examinations from MSAD

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/best-wishes-for-examinations-from-msad/

From 23 November to 04 December (12 DAYS 10 STATES)

After receiving an overwhelmed support, responses, wishes for Srinagar Imphal Save Sharmila Jan Karwan, it is decided by the campaign to start the next phase of karwan in the form of Jattha to meet the objective of the campaign, that is, to spread awareness among people of non victim states (states where AFSPA is not imposed) and to stengthen nationwide signature campaign which is already running by the campaign.This next phase will be an effort to cover other states that were not covered during Srinagar-Imphal Jan karwan.

This was the first time when any such journey (Srinagar to Imphal Jan Karwan) organized for the cause of AFSPA and covered various states of India to raise the voice of NE states and J&K. This karwan created an atmosphere and people of all states along with media supported the cause.

Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign believes that non violence should not be ignored. The campaign has become involved in creating a positive atmosphere of talk to bring out a solution for NE states and J&K for repeal of AFSPA. Through this solidarity Campaign, we express our solidarity towards people of NE states and J&K. Irom has become a symbol of peace and non violence through her fast. We are followers of non violence and peace and thus we support Irom through this Solidarity Campaign which is based on humanity, peace, justice and democracy.

The campaign decided to start its 12 day Ahemdabad- Srinagar journey in which a Jattha (small group) of activists will start its journey from the land of Gandhi, Sabarmati Ashram, Ahemdabad and will culminate its journey at the Hazratbal, Srinagar. On one side, where starting point is known for its lessons of non violence and peace, the culminating point , Hazratbal, that is a symbol of love, harmony and spiritualism. Besides it, Hazratbal was the same place from where the previous journey (karwan) was started (on 16th October) for the same cause.

This Jattha will travel along 10 states to create the public opinion and to get support through public meetings, pamphlets distribution, press meet, road march etc  for the demands of campaign.

Schedule is given below:

Starting:

Jattha will start its journey on 23 NOV at 03:00 PM from Sabarmati Ashram after ”all religious prayer” and oath to promote non violence, peace and justice.

23 NOV: Ahemdabad: Sagar Rabari (079-27557199), Ila Pathak (9913176612)

24 NOV: Mumbai: Mukta Srivastava (9764472667), Kishore (7208007055)

25 NOV: Banglore: Sister Cielia (9945716052), Gururaj (9448849353)

26 NOV: Chennai: Md. Tanveer (9940140284)

27 NOV: Hyderabad: Ramakrishna Raju (9866887299)

28 NOV: Cuttack : Dr. Vishwajit (9437218171), Akshya (9937427611)

29 NOV: Raipur : Gautam Bandopadhyay (9826171304)

30 NOV: Bhopal: Kumud Behan (9926311225), Arvind (9425783165)

01 DEC: Jaipur : Akshya ( 0141-2594131), Krishna (9460118463)

03-04 DEC: Srinagar : Er. Ab. Rashid (9419003104), Dr. Muzaffar Bhat (9596081900), Tanveer Hussain (9940140284), Shahabul Haq (9419168555)

Thanks

Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign

Delhi Contact: Ravi Nitesh (9958907799), Qamar Intekhab (9990505438)

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/ahemdabad-sabarmati-ashram-srinagar-hazratbal-save-sharmila-jattha/

MAHEIROI 2011
An Annual Magazine of the Manipur Students’ Association Delhi

Editorial Board:
Malem Ningthouja
Praem Hidam
Nongmaithem Manishwar
Beerjurekha Samom
Khumukcham Chinglen Luwang

E-mail: msad.manipur AT gmail.com

2011-11-14 MSAD Maheiroi 2011 Web Version (PDF file – 2.65 MB)

To access the magazine, please download it using the link above or the PDF reader below:

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/msad-annual-magazine-maheiroi-2011/

Kadam 3 is a national mega discoverability awareness raising campaign , an initiative of National Trust of India organized in Manipur by Spastic Society of Manipur with support of Government of Manipur

Spastic Society of Manipur had organized the Badhte Kadam 2 in November 2010, with support from the State Govt. of Manipur and Assam Rifles and had bagged the Best State Award for the Best Campaign 2010 due to its professional and innovative approach.
This year Badhte Kadam 3 is scheduled from 14th Nov-3rd Dec. 2011 in 7 districts of Manipur in regions not covered before including Tamenlong, Sugnu & Moreh . The theme is “Get involved, Share a few moments of your life with us “.Also we are to launch MARUP (friends club for disabled persons ) in Manipur with the aim of creating a network of persons who will volunteer to educate, entertain and empower persons with disabilities in the state.
With the vision that “No disabled person is left alone and neglected in the society” and a mission to create a network of friends all over the State to achieve inclusion and community participation of persons with disabilities the Badhte kadam team will visit schools and colleges in seven districts and conduct awareness programmes with games, quiz show, talent show ,poster and photo exhibition .

MARUP is a network of non disabled persons who volunteered to be friends of the disabled persons in the community and contribute some time and energy whenever possible to be with them, entertain them, share experiences with them, aid them in activities of daily living ,livelihoods, advocate and provide non formal educational activities and physical support to the disabled persons and the family members in whatever capacity they can voluntarily without desire of personal financial gains.
Many people with disabilities continue to lack connections beyond their relationships with their families and other people in the human service settings they attend. This reflects a history of discrimination against people with disabilities which is expressed in multiple barriers to social integration.

To truly integrate them in the society they need to have a good, diverse social networks with positive involvement of non disabled persons in all aspects of life.

Through Badhte Kadam , we want to create awakening in the society especially to the students regarding our changing lifestyles that causes disabilities and that they also have duties and responsibilities towards their fellow men who are less fortunate and together we can help them live a life of dignity and happiness.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/badhte-kadam-imphal-by-ssmanipur/

Office of the
Manipur Students’ Association Delhi
New Delhi

MSAD Executive Term 2011-2012
Press Release

Ref: MSAD 20111111 Election

Scrutiny of the candidates who had submitted nomination forms to contest MSAD Annual General Election 2011 was successfully held today at the Arts Faculty, University of Delhi. Qualified candidates were declared uncontested and elected to the respective posts. Oath taking ceremony of the newly Executive Committee (2011-2012) will be held on Sunday, 13 November 2011 at the Open Air Theatre, Arts Faculty, University of Delhi (North Campus) at 4 p.m. Executive members, advisors, committee members, volunteers, sympathizers and volunteers are requested to present at the Venue by 3:30 p.m.

Sd/-
Chairperson,
Election Committee
MSAD
11 November 2011.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/msad-oath-taking-on-13-november-2011-please-attend/

Office of
The Election Committee
Manipur Students’ Association Delhi
New Delhi

Ref: 20111106 Election/PR

MSAD Election 2011 Notification
Press Release

It is hereby notified to all the students from Manipur pursuing education in Delhi that, the MSAD Annual General Election for the Executive Term 2011-2012 will be held on Sunday, 13 November 2011 for the following executive posts:

1. President,
2. Vice-President,
3. General Secretary,
4. Organisation Secretary,
5. Finance Secretary,
6. Public Relations Secretary,
7. Academic & Magazine Secretary,
8. Games & Sports Secretary and
9. Cultural Secretary.

Student(s) willing to contest election must obtain a complete set of nomination form from the Election Committee. The last date for filing of nomination form and withdrawal of candidature is 10 November 2011. Nomination form will not be accepted after 8 p.m. The Election Committee will conduct scrutiny of candidature on 11 November, 2011 at the Open Air Theatre, Arts Faculty, University of Delhi (North Campus) at 4 p.m. A candidate must report for scrutiny along with his/ her proposer and seconder to the Election Committee by 4 p.m. Oath taking ceremony of the MSAD Executives for the 2011-2012 term will be held on Monday, 14 November 2011 at the Open Air Theatre, Arts Faculty, University of Delhi (North Campus) at 4 p.m. For election details, voting rights and voters’ list please refer to the MSAD Election Rules and Regulations (2011).

Sd/

Chairperson, Election Committee,
Manipur Students’ Association Delhi
06 November 2011

Email: msadelectioncommittee AT gmail.com

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/msad-election-2011-on-sun-13-nov-2011/

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The release of the annual magazine of the Manipur Students’ Association Delhi entitled MAHEIROI 2011 was solemnly held today, dated 7 November 2011, at the Arts Faculty University of Delhi from 3 p.m. onwards. The program that was conducted by the caretaker of MSAD Miss Beerjurekha Samom was attended by the honorable MP (inner constituency Manipur) Dr. T. Meinya and Associate Prof. Bhagat Oinam of the Department of Philosophy, Jawaharlal Nehru University as Chief Guest and Guest on Honor respectively. Also those who shared the dais were member of the Editorial Board Mr. Malem Ningthouja and Dinachandra Huidrom of the International Thang-ta Association. While releasing MAHEIROI 2011 the Chief Guest conveyed valuable advice to the students regarding their career and inspiration to become active on important collective issues. The Guest of Honor congratulated MSAD for the successful publication of the magazine after a long gap since 2002. It is worth reminding that the MAHEIROI 2011 is a collection of articles, report of the activities and important documents of MSAD, valuable information about Manipur, questions and responses, short stories, poems, lyrics and other interesting literary works. For copies of the magazine one may contact Leyland Shoibam at 9716743646 & 011-30752625.

With Regards,
Chinglen Luwang
(Coordinator, Editorial board)

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/11/msad-magazine-maheiroi-2011-released/

MANIPUR CYCLE CLUB
JUPITER YAMBEM CENTER, PAONA INTERNATIONAL MARKET
PAONA BAZAR, IMPHAL, MANIPUR – 795001
Email: mancycleclub@gmail.com
webpage: www.mancycleclub.blogspot.com

PRESS RELEASE

Manipur Cycle Club today observed a two minutes silence on 13th September 2011 in its office, expressing our deepest regret on the sudden demise of Chongtham Samarendra of Keisamthong Top Leirak, in a tragic road accident. He was a cycle enthusiast and one of the Founder Members of the MCC. We are deeply indebted to your words of advice and the enthusiasm shown during the establishment of Manipur Cycle Club. His absence is deeply mourned by the members of Manipur Cycle Club. The Manipur Cycle Club also expresses concerns about the traffic regulations that exist in the city that leads to unnecessary loss of precious lives.

Sd/- Dated: 13th Sept. 2011
Niran Thongbam
(Secy, MCC)

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/press-release-manipur-cycle-club-condolence-message-for-sri-chongtham-samarendra/

Press Release

Dated: 11 September, 2011, New Delhi
Delhi University, Arts Faculty, Main Gate

Black Day Observation
Repeal Armed Force Special Power Act 1958 is the Way Forward.

11 days fast by Ann Hazare brought nation and its parliament to its knees while 11 year’s old hunger strike by Manipur’s Irom Shrmila has still not moved nation its people and its parliament. Irom Sharmila Chanu has completed her fast for 3640 days , 7200 hours and 100080 minutes ( 10 years , 10 months and 7 days) today ( 11/September, 2011). The most inhuman, anti -democratic black law the Armed Forces Special Powers Act -1958 has completed 53 years of its existence after India became “republic, secular, democratic, and sovereign” in 61 years. Silently away from the blares of media it is but an inconvenient truth of the so-called largest democracy of the world.11 September is the day of the year 1958 when the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) was signed into a law by his Excellency the President of India. It is a clear black day in the history of 20th Century. It was an attack on humanity and principle of democracy and people.

Since then, without any break and judicial review, the black law has been in force in the region. Time has now come we the people to need to understand the call to repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958. It is a colonel act made by the British colonel power to suppress the quite India movement in 1942. It was brought just after 9 years of India became republic in 1958. It was a shame day in post Independent India. AFSPA is a lawless law. No other part in this world of any other country around the world has similar draconian black laws of existence. AFSPA is a clear symbol of state terrorism and state racism. There is no any place of AFSPA 1958 in democratic and civilized society. In India, AFSPA completely dismantle one of the important institutions of democracy, the Judiciary. Interestingly, all the important institutions of “Indian Democracy” are united in the name of “national Interest” and taking share of exploitation and justification in their own space of power. India’s highest legislature, the Indian Parliament passed the law, the Executives, “security forces” performing execution, killing, and raping, the highest Judiciary, the Supreme Court of India justified the act and the Media does not dully inform the people about what is happening with the profit making process and out of imagination. People in India remain ignorant and maintaining silence. In the process, people who live under this act are living with all kinds of injustice and painful life. That is how this law is operating.

53 years of AFSPA -1955 is enough. We are united and extending our support to Irom Sharmila and the struggle of people in the last 53 years to repeal this Black law.

Now, the time has come this black law should go.

Repeal Armed Forces Special Powers Act is the way forward to address many problems in the Disturbed area created by the Indian State Itself.

Sd/

Birjurekha Samom, President, Manipur Student Assiciation Delhi, (MSAD)
Seram Rojesh, Just Peace Foundation, Coordinator Delhi (JPF)

Resolution of the black day observation

A black day observation was organized at arts faculty, Delhi University, main gate from 11am to 5pm under the initiative of Manipur Student’s Association Delhi and Just Peace Foundation. Various people from section of society are gathered in the observation. Many students and professors from Delhi University, JNU, and Jamia were also participated. Activist from people union for democratic right, All India student Association (AISA), National Alliance for People Movement have given their solidarity and support the movement against AFSPA. It was further followed by a strategy meeting to strengthen the movement against AFSPA and to create awareness about this draconian law which has been sucking the blood of humanity since last 53 year. Resolution was taken to support Irom Sharmila and to organize mass campaign and a protest demonstration on 2nd October 2011. A group of core people was formed under “Right to Life” campaign and the demand of the campaign is to repeal AFSPA.

Sd/

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2011/09/press-release-msad-afspa-black-day-observation/