Imphal, Aug 23: Irom Chanu Sharmila who had ended her marathon fast-unto-death protest demanding repealed of AFSPA today appeared before the court of JMIC Imphal West.
Talking to reporter she said that she had decided to change strategy in the fight against AFSPA as she felt that fight alone by staying in solitary confinement will not be able fulfill her demand. She said she now believed that without the people her movement will not be successful. She said the system need to change and for that the people have to go for election. If people fight together our destination will be met.
Meanwhile, several youths are showing solidarity to her cause . A Facebook page asking people to lend support to Irom has been launched, and more people, especially the youth, are coming forward.
While the decision to end her fast, as also to contest the elections, among others, had initially met strong opposition in Manipur, many people, especially many first-time voters in the elections scheduled for early next year, are lending voice to her call for a change in government and politics.
A number of non-resident Manipuris have also come forward to lend her a helping hand financially.Many students are now visiting her at her hospital ward