Manipur’s Iron Lady Irom Sharmila will break her 16-year-old fast against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) on 9 August, CNN News18 reports.
The 42-year-old will reportedly contest election from Manipur.
Sharmila was charged, later acquitted, with undertaking fast-unto-death at Jantar Mantar on 4 October 2006.
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