IRON LADY OF MANIPUR & HER FAST
IRON LADY OF MANIPUR & HER FAST. SARASIJ MAJUMDER Irom Sharmila Chanu was born on March 14, 1972, in the village of Kongpal Khaidem Leikai, Porompat, located in the Imphal East District of Manipur, India. Family Background &Parents: She was born to Irom Chanu Nanda, an attendant at the state veterinary hospital, and Irom Sakhi, a homemaker. Her father was highly respected locally for his dedication to curing neighbourhood animals, inspiring Sharmila's lifelong love for animals and nature. Siblings: She was the youngest of nine children in a modest Meitei family. Her mother was 44 years old when she gave birth to her. Childhood & Personality: Social Disposition: Growing up within a massive 17-member joint family, Sharmila was an average student who frequently preferred to stay quiet and aloof from the household bustle. The "Fair One": Her distinct appearance earned her the childhood nickname "Mengoubi," a Manipuri term translating ...