Sharmila seeks to reach out to people
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 14 2016:
Irom Chanu Sharmila, who has ended her marathon fast to enter politics and seek to repeal the Army Act, has stated that she is now looking forward to connecting with people in Manipur and elsewhere after her trial proceedings on August 23 .
In a statement emailed to media houses today, the anti-AFSPA crusader said that she has received invitations from International Red Cross Society, the Naga People's Movement for Human Rights in Ukhrul as well as a Children Home in Senapati and expressed hope that there will be others in the future.
Sharmila has also expressed her gratitude to all the organisations, individuals and others who have been visiting her at JNIMS to express their solidarity, love and concern.