Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on December 7 while talking about Nagaland civilian killings, took a clear stance on Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).

“Government claims to be engaged in very successful peace talks, look at the kind of condition they have reduced the state to today. In our Congress party manifesto, we had said that AFSPA has to be reviewed.

We can't afford to let it be perceived by people as something that allows security forces to act with impunity. Home Minister and Defence Minister should've addressed House and listened to what House has to say. Instead, you gave a very short statement and walked away without taking questions,” he added.