'JD-U ensured me of full support; won't join their party though,' Irom Sharmila says

August 10, 2016 17:34

A day after ending her 16-year-long hunger strike to remove the Armed Forces Special Powers Act from Manipur, Irom Sharmila spoke to the media of her plans for the future.

"Next plan is to enter into politics for the power, choice to repeal this draconian law," Irom Sharmila said.

"They (JDU) came here, even though I won't join their party, they ensured me of their full support," Sharmila added.

"They misunderstood me, about my real being," Sharmila said referring to the protests against her in Manipur.

"They have been seeing me from their own version without connecting with my heart," the activist stated.

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