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Irom Sharmila ends her 16-year fast, says wants to be Manipur CM
The Indian Express Sixteen years after she started a hunger strike to repeal AFSPA from the state, Irom Sharmila Chanu, popularly known as the Iron Lady of Manipur, Tuesday became a free woman. Sitting in the courtyard outside the special ward of Jawaharlal Nehru … India's 'Iron Lady' Ends 16-Year Hunger Strike, Plans To Run For Office India's 'Iron Lady of Manipur' ends 16-year hunger strike, plans to run for office 16-year fast of Iron Lady of Manipur comes to an end |
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