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After Anna, netizens back Iron Lady's fast
- OutlookIndia.com -
Imphal | Apr 13, 2011
fter supporting Anna Hazare's fast against corruption, netizens are now rooting for Manipur's Irom Chanu Sharmila (aka Iron Lady), who has been on hunger strike for last 10 years.
“After Anna Hazare's effort, I am supporting Irom Sharmila. Are you?" writes Bhautik Sheth on Facebook. The page has so far been supported by over 8,400 people. “If the demand for Anna can be met in a few hours of fast, why her demand can't be met when she has been fasting for 10 years?" writes Reshma.
Manipur-based social activist Irom Sharmila has been fasting since November 2000 The Iron Lady has been fasting since 2000, protesting the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) that gives sweeping powers to the armed forces.
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