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India's 'Iron Lady' Ends 16-Year Hunger Strike, Plans To Run For Office
NPR Irom Sharmila ate on Tuesday for the first time in nearly 16 years. The Indian activist started a hunger strike in November 2000, to protest a law that gives broad powers to security forces in her home state of Manipur. She was arrested by authorities … Irom Sharmila wants to be Manipur Chief Minister 'Iron Lady of Manipur': World's longest hunger strike ends 16-year fast of Iron Lady of Manipur comes to an end |
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