The woman who fasted for 16 years... but couldn't change the law

UPDATED: Jul 17, 2026 22:42 ISTIrom Chanu Sharmila spent nearly 16 years on a hunger strike demanding the repeal of AFSPA after the 2000 Malom Massacre in Manipur. Force-fed through a nasogastric tube and repeatedly arrested, she became known as the "Iron Lady of Manipur." In 2016, she ended her fast with a spoonful of honey and entered politics—but her journey took an unexpected turn. Here's the story of one of the world's longest non-violent protests. Read MoreOTHER VIDEOS FROM Mo.Of.Everything