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Irom Sharmila to end 16-year-old fast, will contest elections from Manipur

Irom sharmila, the iconic activist who has been on a fast for the past 16 years demanding withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), today announced that she will break her fast and contest elections in Manipur. Reports said she could break her fast on August 9. “I will break my fast as the government has failed to give any positive response,” Irom told agencies, adding that she […]