In an exclusive interview to The Quint, Irom Sharmila talks about Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s promise to be her star campaigner if she becomes AAP’s CM candidate in Manipur. She also discusses why she has decided to end her 16-year fast and how she plans to continue her fight against AFSPA.
Why Join Politics?
Even after fasting for 16 years, she says there have been no results or any action from the administration against AFSPA.
The anti-AFSPA groups are content with just my hunger strike. They never use any tactics to move the government.Irom Sharmila
What Is Politics for You?
Irom states that the critics will be critics; they don’t understand how the system works.
Politics isn’t dirty, the people involved make it dirty.Irom Sharmila
Will Irom Join AAP or Fight Alone?
Irom Sharmila wants to contest the Manipur state elections 2017 as an independent candidate. As of now, she doesn’t want to be associated with any other political party.
Arvind Kejriwal said that he will be my star campaigner if I become AAP’s CM candidate.Irom Sharmila
The Iron Lady’s Message to the People of Manipur
Believe in me, in my conscience as a human being. Those who want an end to AFSPA, come out and join me in my new strategy.Irom Sharmila
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