Iron Lady Irom Sharmila

Irom Sharmila launches 'People’s Resurgence and Justice Alliance’ to take on Manipur CM Ibobi Singh

Irom Sharmila on Tuesday launched a new political party 'the Peoples Resurgence and Justice Alliance' (PRAJA) to contest assembly elections in Manipur due to be held early next year.

Oct 18, 2016, 16:42 PM IST

Irom Chanu Sharmila's mother meets her after 16 years

Irom Sharmila, who recently ended her fast-unto-death, had a pleasant surprise on Friday when her aged mother, Sakhi, came to meet her after 16 years.

Aug 19, 2016, 23:20 PM IST

Let militants clear their doubts with my blood: Irom Sharmila on threat to her life

Manipur's 'Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila has said that let militants clear their doubts with her blood.

Aug 10, 2016, 10:26 AM IST

'Iron Lady' Irom Chanu Sharmila ends epic fast against AFSPA, aspires to be Manipur CM

'Iron Lady' Irom Chanu Sharmila, who ended her epic 16-year-long fast, said on Tuesday that she wants to become the Chief Minister of Manipur and remove the draconian AFSPA act.

Aug 09, 2016, 08:48 AM IST

'Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila to end 16-year fast on August 9, contest elections in Manipur

Leading human rights activist Irom Chanu Sharmila, popularly known as Manipur's 'Iron Lady', will reportedly end her 16-year long fast on August 9 and contest upcoming polls in this north-eastern state.

Jul 26, 2016, 14:05 PM IST