Irom Sharmila to end fast after 16 years, wants to marry, fight elections

Imphal/Nagpur: Irom Sharmila, the iconic activist whose life was defined by a fast she began 16 years ago in protest against alleged army atrocities in Manipur, has decided to recast her struggle and contest elections. The 44-year-old told a district court...

by Nagpur Today | Published 9 years ago
By Nagpur Today On Tuesday, July 26th, 2016

Irom Sharmila to end fast after 16 years, wants to marry, fight elections

Imphal/Nagpur: Irom Sharmila, the iconic activist whose life was defined by a fast she began 16 years ago in protest against alleged army atrocities in Manipur, has decided to recast her struggle and contest elections. The 44-year-old told a district court...