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 16a. 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.