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Irom Sharmila to end 16-year-long fast today
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Imphal, Aug 9 (ANI): Human rights activist Irom Sharmila, who has been on a hunger strike for the last 16 years against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), will break her fast today.
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Jitendra Singh hopes Irom Sharmila's decision will inspire J-K separa
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Appreciating activist Irom Sharmila's decision to end her 16-year-long fast and contest elections in Manipur, Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region, Jitendra Singh on Tuesday hoped that her decision will inspire Jammu and Kashmir's sep
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People to decide Irom Sharmila's future: Oscar Fernandes
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 26(ANI): After Irom Sharmila decided to break her fast and contest the Manipur assembly election, senior Congress leader Oscar Fernandes on Tuesday said everyone has right to contest election, but the decision is up to the people.
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Irom Sharmila to break her fast, contest elections
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Stating that she would contest state elections from Manipur, activist Irom Charu Sharmila, who has been fasting since 2000 against the controversial Armed Forces Specials Powers Act (AFSPA), has decided to end her protest on August 9.
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