Freedom fighters · Anti-corruption · 1972–

Irom Sharmila

Manipur activist who fasted for 16 years demanding repeal of AFSPA. Extreme peaceful endurance against state violence and exceptional laws.

Sharmila's fast was about justice under militarised law. Anti-corruption includes fighting laws that make accountability impossible.

Why on this wall

Historic hunger strike for rights and accountability under AFSPA.

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