After facing poll defeat, Irom Sharmila moves ahead in personal life, set to marry boyfriend Desmond Coutinho in Tamil Nadu
Irom Sharmila was catapulted to international limelight when she began her fast-unto-death on November 04, 2000, to demand the repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, that many consider draconian.
May 08, 2017, 17:04 PM IST
Manipur goes to polls on Saturday
The polling will start at 7 am tomorrow in Manipur where elections are be held in two phases.
Mar 03, 2017, 12:33 PM IST
Irom Sharmila Chanu resumes indefinite fast demanding repeal of AFSPA
Manipuri rights activist Irom Sharmila Chanu, who was acquitted by a court of the charge of attempt to suicide, resumed her 15-year-long indefinite fast at the histroic Sahid Minar here on Tuesday demanding repeal of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act in the state.
Mar 01, 2016, 18:01 PM IST
