Centre has welcomed the civil rights activist Irom Sharmila's decision to end her fast and join the democratic process. Talking to media outside Parliament, Minister of State for Home, Kiren Rijiju said, her announcement to fight election and participate in political process is a good move. Earlier, Sharmila announced to end her hunger strike on 9th of next month. She has been on fast for last sixteen years demanding repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Manipur.