Manipur activist Irom Chanu Sharmila announced on Tuesday that she will break her 15-year-long fast against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). “I will end my fast on August 9 and contest elections,” the 44-year-old rights activist announced before the media after coming out from a local court.
She said she no longer believes that her fast will lead to the repeal of the “draconian” AFSPA but she will continue the fight. “That is why I will join politics and my fight will continue,” said Sharmila who has refused to eat or drink anything since November, 2000.
Multiple reports said that Irom Sharmila will break her fast on August 9. She has been on a fast-unto-death for 15 years demanding the withdrawal of AFSPA.
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