The Quint: Who are the mothers of Manipur voting for?

The mothers of Manipur have lead some of the most powerful social and political movements in the state. They have fought relentlessly against human rights violation by the security forces under the garb of the Arms Forces (Special Powers) Acts (AFSPA); against alcoholism and drug addiction. They stood beside Irom Sharmila when she was fasting for sixteen long years against AFSPA. 
At the Ima Keithel or the Mother’s Market it may be business as usual but the mothers know that in these elections their vote will be a decisive factor. And two issues will drive that decision; the Economic Blockade in Manipur and the reconstruction of the original Ima Market which was destroyed in the earthquake of January, 2017.

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