Demanding revocation of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, (AFSPA) over 30 supporters of Manipur’s “Iron Lady” Irom Sharmila Chanu gathered outside Patiala House Court Monday morning and raised slogans in support of her campaign. The renowned rights activist has been on an indefinite hunger strike since Nov 2, 2000 in Manipur, demanding the withdrawal of AFSPA from the state after witnessing the killing of 10 people by the army at a bus stop near her home.
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