“Iron Lady” of Manipur Ends 16 Year Fast – IOTW Report

“Iron Lady” of Manipur Ends 16 Year Fast

After roughly 800 weeks of being forced fed through a tube, Irom Chanu Sharmila went to court today to declare her intention to end her fast. She started the hunger protest 16 years ago to repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) that gives India’s military a free hand to repress separatist insurgents in seven Northeastern provinces.

Sharmila has decided to change tactics and run for office as a means to get the law repealed.

More on Sharmila ending fast Here

Background on Sharmila Here

Many of her admirers don’t want to see her taint herself in politics, some don’t want her to quit  fasting.

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