While most of us crib over even the slightest delay in our meal timings, there is a lady who fought strongly in silence by fasting for 16 years. Irom Chanu Sharmila, fondly known as the ‘Iron Lady’ of Manipur ended her 16-year-long fast which she had kept to protest against[Read More…]
Tag: AFSPA
Kashmir on boil after six deaths in firing
Srinagar: Hundreds of people, including several gun-toting militants, attended the funeral of a slain Lashkar-e-Taiba commander in south Kashmir despite people’s movement being restricted and internet curfew clamped across the Kashmir Valley on Monday, a day after four civilians and two insurgents were killed in a shootout with the Army.[Read More…]
Three youths killed as protests hit the Valley
The valley in Budgam district has been obstructed by the police from Tuesday as militants were suspected to have been hiding. This operation killed three and 25 others were injured. The militant was also killed in the gunbattle. 43 CRPF jawans were also injured as protesters started stone pelting. J&K[Read More…]
J-K: Encounter underway in Pulwama district
After yesterday’s incident, an encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, according to police. According to reports, the militant has fled from the spot. This comes two days after a clash between the ultras and security forces in north Kashmir’s Kupwara[Read More…]
Open letter to Manipuris: A response to Irom Sharmila’s defeat
“I want to stay alive. I want to live. I want to marry, I want to love, but before I can do that, I want the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act removed from Manipur,” this was Irom Sharmila Chanu’s demand for which she went on an epic fast against AFSPA for 16 years. Sharmila decided to[Read More…]
Mehbooba Mufti rakes up AFSPA issue ahead of by-polls
Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday raked up the issue of revocation of controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from some areas ahead of the by-polls. Mufti, who has taken a strong position against militants, pitched for revocation of AFSPA, saying she required a window of[Read More…]
Money and muscle power helped BJP to usurp power in Manipur, says Irom Sharmila
Irom Sharmila on Wednesday alleged that BJP has usurped power in her home state Manipur with the help of money and muscle power. Sharmila said the BJP’s assuming of power in the north-eastern state would further erode its fragile socio-political equilibrium, already vitiated by the special powers enjoyed by the[Read More…]
Irom Sharmila to quit politics
Manipur betrays Irom Sharmila, Iron lady to quit politics
After being let down by her people, Manipur’s iron lady Irom Chanu Sharmila said she has been let down by her people and wants to retreat to an ashram for at least a month for introspection. She also said that she will quit politics, The Indian Express reported. NOTA has[Read More…]
Irom Sharmila to contest elections against Manipur CM Okram Ibobi
Known as Iron lady, Irom Sharmila will contest elections against Manipur chief minister and Congress candidate Okram Ibobi Singh from Thoubal constituency in the Assembly elections to be held next month. “Sharmila will contest from Thoubal seat,” convenor of her party People’s Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) Erendro Leichonbam, said.[Read More…]
Iron Lady of Manipur acquitted of attempt to suicide charge
Human rights crusader Irom Sharmila was acquitted on charges of attempt to commit suicide (under section 309) by an Imphal court on Wednesday. After she was acquitted, the ‘Iron Lady of Manipur’ announced that she will set up a new regional political party on October 10 to contest the coming Manipur assembly polls due[Read More…]
Irom Sharmila: Fought for 16 years, homeless now
Irom Sharmila, who ended her 16-year-long fast yesterday, is struggling to find a shelter in Manipur. The 44-year-old activist had announced that she will try a different approach to fight Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) by contesting elections in Manipur polls. After breaking her fast on Tuesday outside the[Read More…]
Irom Chanu Sharmila tastes honey to break her 16-year-long fast
Irom Sharmila broke her 16 year long fast on Tuesday by tasting honey. Sharmila, who announced that she will contest election in the upcoming Manipur polls, appeared before the court for her release from judicial custody. The court has granted her bail with a bond on Rs 10,000. In 2000,[Read More…]
Parrikar hints at Aamir, says those who speak like him must be taught a lesson
Although not mentioning his name, it is being speculated that defence minister Manohar Parrikar was referring to Aamir Khan when he said those who speak against India must be “taught a lesson of his life”. Speaking a book launch, Parrikar referred to the incident of an online trading company ending[Read More…]
‘Iron Lady’ Irom Sharmila to end 16-year-old fast, contest in state elections
Manipur’s ‘Iron Lady’ and activist Irom Sharmila has announced that she will break her 16-year-old hunger strike on August 9. For the last 16 years she had been protesting against the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Manipur. This announcement was made by her in front of media persons[Read More…]