Nagaland assembly unanimously passes resolution demanding repeal of AFSPA

The Nagaland Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution demanding the repeal of AFSPA.

The Nagaland Legislative Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution demanding the centre to repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 (AFSPA) from the North East specifically from Nagaland. This is to strengthen the ongoing efforts to find a peaceful political settlement to the Naga political issue.

One day special session of the Nagaland Assembly was called following widespread protests and demands by various organisations, tribal groups, students’ bodies to repeal the AFSPA.