The New Indian Express |
Irom Sharmila to end 16-year fast; to contest Manipur election
The New Indian Express Irom Sharmila, who has been on a hunger strike since 2000, has decided to end her fast on August 9. She also announced that she would contest state elections in Manipur. Sharmila, 42, who is known as the Iron Lady, was on a fast for the past 16 years … Irom Sharmila to contest elections in Manipur, will break fast on 9 August Irom Sharmila to break 15-year-long fast, will contest Manipur elections Irom Sharmila to end fast on 9 Aug, contest Manipur election |
Read more / Original news source: http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGIwxxNb_TPYp2dLaehFO53QhzKQg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779167938924&ei=TC6XV-ikII-P3AGUp5LYAQ&url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/Irom-Sharmila-to-end-16-year-fast-to-contest-Manipur-election/2016/07/26/article3548127.ece