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12 years of Irom Sharmila's fast
NDTV Known as the 'Iron Lady of Manipur', she has been on a fast unto death since 2000, demanding the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act or AFSPA, which gives the armed forces wide ranging powers to shoot, arrest and search civilians. For these … On eve of 12th anniversary of Sharmila's fast, activists protest government apathy Irom Sharmila completes 12 yrs of fasting Sharmila completes 12 years fast tomorrow |
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