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Irom And Her Sisters :: Kunal Majumder / Tehelka Magazine
By - Tehelka Magazine, Vol 7, Issue 46, Dated November 20, 2010
S PRESIDENT Barack Obama’s visit eclipsed an epic moment in India’s history. On 4 November, 38-year-old Irom Sharmila marked a 10-year fast to protest the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) that has been imposed in Manipur since 1961 and most of the Northeast since 1972. ......
Q: You have been fasting for the past 10 years demanding the repeal of AFSPA. Are you confident of your success?
A: My spiritual fight for the sake of justice will definitely succeed.
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