VOICED: Hunger striker wins case over Big Mac claims

VOICED: Hunger striker wins case over Big Mac claims

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10th Grade - University

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Parameswaran, a Tamil activist, participated in a hunger strike in London to protest the plight of Tamils in Sri Lanka. He was falsely accused by British tabloids of secretly eating during the strike, leading to severe social and emotional consequences, including suicidal thoughts. Despite the challenges, Parameswaran won a libel case against the newspapers, which admitted their allegations were untrue and agreed to pay damages. He hopes this victory will restore his reputation and integrity.

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