As Sonam Wangchuk begins his own indefinite fast, many are recalling Manipuri activist Irom Sharmila, who set a world record by refusing food for nearly 16 years. Her protest was aimed at the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, a law that provided military personnel with immunity in regions labeled as disturbed. While held in judicial custody, authorities used a nasal tube to force-feed her baby formula and medication to ensure she survived.

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