Irom Sharmila
Irom Sharmila, also known as the "Iron Lady of Manipur," is an Indian civil rights activist and political figure. She is best known for her 16-year hunger strike against the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Manipur, which began following the Malom Massacre in 2000. Enduring this protest made her a symbol of resistance and drew worldwide attention to human rights issues in Northeast India.
