India’s ‘Iron Lady of Manipur’ ends 16-year hunger strike, plans to run for office – ABC Online


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India’s ‘Iron Lady of Manipur‘ ends 16-year hunger strike, plans to run for office
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Irom Sharmila, dubbed the “Iron Lady of Manipur” for her protest against alleged rights abuses by security forces in the northeast Indian state, wept as she removed the tubes that were used to force-feed her from her nose and consumed a vial of honey.
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ABC Online

India's 'Iron Lady of Manipur' ends 16-year hunger strike, plans to run for office
ABC Online
Irom Sharmila, dubbed the "Iron Lady of Manipur" for her protest against alleged rights abuses by security forces in the northeast Indian state, wept as she removed the tubes that were used to force-feed her from her nose and consumed a vial of honey.
India's 'Iron Lady' Ends 16-Year Hunger Strike, Plans To Run For OfficeNPR
Manipur should take the struggle over from Irom Sharmila instead of abandoning herFirstpost
16-year fast of Iron Lady of Manipur comes to an endBusiness Standard
India Today –The Indian Express
all 546 news articles »

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