Amid reports that some militant groups were unhappy with her for breaking her 16-year-long hunger strike against AFSPA, Irom Sharmila today said let them clear their doubts with her blood.
"Some people can't be convinced right now. Let them kill me the way people killed Gandhi and accused him of being anti-Hindu. People also killed Jesus," Sharmila told reporters when asked to comment on any pressure or threat on her over the decision.
"With my blood let them wash their doubts and emotions," she said after being released on bail.
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The activist has, however, refused any security and said she wants to settle down in an ashram.