No change in decision to enter into politics: Irom Sharmila

August 14, 2016 11:40

Days after she ended her epic 16-year-long fast, Manipur's 'Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila today said there is no change in her decision to take a plunge into politics, notwithstanding the opposition to it and hoped to make a "new beginning" in her campaign for the repeal of the contentious AFSPA in the state.

The 44-year-old iconic rights activist, who suddenly finds herself friendless and faces a hostile response from her supporters, also acknowledged that people were generally unhappy with her decision to break her fast on Tuesday and enter politics.

"If people do not support me, I will go my own way," she said but at the same time expressed confidence that she will have the backing of the public for her electoral bid.

"People wanted me to continue the fast but I decided to end fast. People may not be happy... It is up to them. Change of my mind (to end the fast) was due to lack of people's support to my movement," she said.

Also read: Anger in Manipur over Irom Sharmila's decision

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