Irom Sharmila to quit fast, join politics to resolve issues

Q.  Which human rights activist who has been demanding the repeal of the ASFPA will withdraw from a fast and become a political leader w.e.f August 9?
- Published on 27 Jul 16

a. Teesta Setalvad
b. Irom Sharmila
c. Malini Chib
d. Anna Hazare

ANSWER: Irom Sharmila
 
Manipuri rights activist Irom Sharmila has been demanding the repeal of the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act and fasted for 16 years in protest.
  • Sharmila will now break her fast in August and fight the elections instead.
  • She indicated that as the government had failed to give any positive response, elections will be fought to resolve the issue.
  • Sharmila has been on a hunger strike since November 2000 demanding the repeal of AFSPA.

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