Irom Sharmila to end 16-year fast; to contest Manipur election – The New Indian Express

The New Indian ExpressIrom Sharmila to end 16-year fast; to contest Manipur electionThe New Indian ExpressIrom Sharmila, who has been on a hunger strike since 2000, has decided to end her fast on August 9. She also announced that she would contest stat…


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Irom Sharmila to end 16-year fast; to contest Manipur election
The New Indian Express
Irom Sharmila, who has been on a hunger strike since 2000, has decided to end her fast on August 9. She also announced that she would contest state elections in Manipur. Sharmila, 42, who is known as the Iron Lady, was on a fast for the past 16 years
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