“THE DARK CLOUD OF AFSPA OVER THE STATE OF MANIPUR”
AUTHOR – MR. KAUSHIK DAS, STUDENT AT SYMBIOSIS LAW SCHOOL, HYDERABAD, SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL (DEEMED) UNIVERSITY, PUNE
BEST CITATION – MR. KAUSHIK DAS, THE DARK CLOUD OF AFSPA OVER THE STATE OF MANIPUR, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (1) OF 2024, PG. 661-674, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344
India always have been on of the most diverse countries in the world, the amalgamation of different cultures brings about various notions of versatility in the culture for people from other nations to see from the distance, but ironically for the residents and observers from the close proximity the scenery is quite dismal especially starting from the 1950’s focusing on the north east region primarily starting from the bordering areas of Nagaland and Assam resulting in clashes between various ethnic groups about Land possession and rights , the turmoil between student unions representing respective communities and later that turmoil moving primarily towards the State of Manipur .1The seven northeastern states, commonly referred to as the “seven sisters,” face challenges in their relationship with the Indian polity due to their geographical distance. Additionally, they have been affected by processes of mainstreaming and integration, which have been influenced by demographic factors, as well as socio-cultural and political histories and contrasts. The unfavorable perception of AFSPA has been attributed to the occurrence of homicides, instances of torture, and forced disappearances that have taken place in the areas where the Act is implemented. Since its implementation in 1958, the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) has been perceived as exerting an arbitrary control over the populace residing in the north-eastern region, rather than adhering to the principles of democratic governance.