“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…]
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Governor went against constitutional convention in Goa
There is no doubt that the Indian National Congress (INC) party has had a significant role in the making of post independent India. In 1947 an India reeling from the tragedy of partition transitioned under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru and Sardar Patel amongst others to become the world’s largest[Read More…]
N Biren Singh takes oath as Manipur CM
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…]
PM Modi mocks Rahul Gandhi
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…]