National People's Party (NPP), in its manifesto for Manipur polls, stated that it would work towards the repeal of Armed Forces (Special Power) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) from the state.
NPP is a partner of BJP-led government in Manipur but the party is contesting Manipur assembly polls on its own. In 2017, it won four seats and this time it is planning to contest as many as 40 seats.
The Manipur government has extended the “disturbed area” status of the state for a period of one year with retrospective effect from December 1, 2021, on Tuesday. Imphal Municipal Area is not part of it.
The repeal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 (Afspa), is an election issue in Manipur. The state is going to two-phase polls on February 27 and March 3.