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Irom Sharmila Welcomes Centre's AFSPA Move, But Wants Complete Withdrawal
Rights activist Irom Sharmila welcomed the Centre's decision to reduce areas under the Act's purview in Assam, Nagaland and Manipur, but maintained that the "draconian, colonial law" should be rolled back completely.
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'Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila Gives Birth To Twins On Mother's Day; See Pics
As the world celebrated "Mother's Day", human rights and political activist Irom Sharmila gave birth to twin girls on Sunday at a private hospital in Bengaluru. The pictures of the twins were released today.
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After Poll Debacle, Irom Sharmila In Kerala To Live Among Tribals
Human rights activist Irom Sharmila, who received only 90 votes in her debut in the recent Manipur elections, will spend some time in a tribal settlement in Palakkad district.
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Manipur Elections 2017: When Irom Sharmila Got BJP to Move PM Modi's Rally Out Of Kangla Fort
Whether human right crusader Irom Sharmila Chanu's political party Peoples' Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) makes a mark in electoral battle will be known when the poll results will be out on March 11. But PRJA has already notched up one small victory over the BJP, and its face for Manipur polls - Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The BJP - that...
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Manipur Elections 2017: Irom Sharmila Can Bring Change In Manipur, Say Supporters
Activist Irom Sharmila's fight against Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh of the Congress in his Thoubal constituency is being closely watched in Manipur. Irom Sharmila, the feisty activist of Manipur, who recently launched her party PRAJA or the Peoples Resurgence and Justice Alliance, dropped her hat in the poll ring to take the fight against the A...
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Irom Sharmila Shifted To Yoga And Naturopathy Health Centre At Langol
Rights activist Irom Sharmila, who recently broke her 16-year fast, has been shifted to the Yoga and Naturopathy Health Spa Centre at Langol in Manipur's Imphal West district for recuperation.
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Irom Sharmila's Mother Visits 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.
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World's Longest Hunger Strike To End Soon: Foreign Media On Irom Sharmila
Irom Sharmila, 43, has not eaten for years as a protest against the immunity enjoyed by the Indian military in cases of abuse in the country's conflict zones. The government has said her protest amounts to suicide and has force-fed her through a nasal tube.
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Irom Sharmila To End Fast After 16 Years, Wants To Marry, Fight Elections
Irom Sharmila, the iconic activist whose life was defined by a fast she began 16 years ago in protest against army atrocities, has decided to move on. She will call off her fast on August 9, say her aides, as she wants to marry and fight elections.
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Irom Sharmila Acquitted In 2006 Case Of Attempt To Suicide
Manipuri rights activist Irom Sharmila was today acquitted by a Delhi court in a case of allegedly trying to commit suicide while undertaking fast-unto-death at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi in 2006 demanding scrapping of AFSPA.
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Ready To End Fast If AFPSA Is Repealed: Irom Sharmila
Manipuri rights activist Irom Sharmila today told a Delhi court that she was ready to end her fast if the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) was repealed and expressed her desire to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the issue.
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Imphal Court Orders Release Of Irom Sharmila From Judicial Custody
A court in Imphal today ordered the release of Manipuri rights activist Irom Chanu Sharmila, who is on a fast for 15 years demanding repealing of Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA), from judicial custody.
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Court to Record Irom Sharmila's Statement on Wednesday
A Delhi court on Tuesday set August 12 for recording the statement of human rights activist Irom Sharmila as an accused in a suicide attempt case against her during her fast-unto-death in 2006.
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Amnesty Demands Release of Irom Sharmila
Amidst a move by the Central Government to decriminalise attempt to suicide, international human rights body Amnesty today appealed to the government to release Manipur's 'Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila immediately and unconditionally.
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Finally, Irom Sharmila's Smile Reaches Her Eyes
Monideepa Banerjie accompanies the activist on her first day of freedom.
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Irom Sharmila Welcomes Centre's AFSPA Move, But Wants Complete Withdrawal
Rights activist Irom Sharmila welcomed the Centre's decision to reduce areas under the Act's purview in Assam, Nagaland and Manipur, but maintained that the "draconian, colonial law" should be rolled back completely.
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'Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila Gives Birth To Twins On Mother's Day; See Pics
As the world celebrated "Mother's Day", human rights and political activist Irom Sharmila gave birth to twin girls on Sunday at a private hospital in Bengaluru. The pictures of the twins were released today.
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After Poll Debacle, Irom Sharmila In Kerala To Live Among Tribals
Human rights activist Irom Sharmila, who received only 90 votes in her debut in the recent Manipur elections, will spend some time in a tribal settlement in Palakkad district.
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Manipur Elections 2017: When Irom Sharmila Got BJP to Move PM Modi's Rally Out Of Kangla Fort
Whether human right crusader Irom Sharmila Chanu's political party Peoples' Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) makes a mark in electoral battle will be known when the poll results will be out on March 11. But PRJA has already notched up one small victory over the BJP, and its face for Manipur polls - Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The BJP - that...
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Manipur Elections 2017: Irom Sharmila Can Bring Change In Manipur, Say Supporters
Activist Irom Sharmila's fight against Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh of the Congress in his Thoubal constituency is being closely watched in Manipur. Irom Sharmila, the feisty activist of Manipur, who recently launched her party PRAJA or the Peoples Resurgence and Justice Alliance, dropped her hat in the poll ring to take the fight against the A...
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Irom Sharmila Shifted To Yoga And Naturopathy Health Centre At Langol
Rights activist Irom Sharmila, who recently broke her 16-year fast, has been shifted to the Yoga and Naturopathy Health Spa Centre at Langol in Manipur's Imphal West district for recuperation.
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Irom Sharmila's Mother Visits 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.
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World's Longest Hunger Strike To End Soon: Foreign Media On Irom Sharmila
Irom Sharmila, 43, has not eaten for years as a protest against the immunity enjoyed by the Indian military in cases of abuse in the country's conflict zones. The government has said her protest amounts to suicide and has force-fed her through a nasal tube.
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Irom Sharmila To End Fast After 16 Years, Wants To Marry, Fight Elections
Irom Sharmila, the iconic activist whose life was defined by a fast she began 16 years ago in protest against army atrocities, has decided to move on. She will call off her fast on August 9, say her aides, as she wants to marry and fight elections.
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Irom Sharmila Acquitted In 2006 Case Of Attempt To Suicide
Manipuri rights activist Irom Sharmila was today acquitted by a Delhi court in a case of allegedly trying to commit suicide while undertaking fast-unto-death at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi in 2006 demanding scrapping of AFSPA.
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Ready To End Fast If AFPSA Is Repealed: Irom Sharmila
Manipuri rights activist Irom Sharmila today told a Delhi court that she was ready to end her fast if the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) was repealed and expressed her desire to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the issue.
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Imphal Court Orders Release Of Irom Sharmila From Judicial Custody
A court in Imphal today ordered the release of Manipuri rights activist Irom Chanu Sharmila, who is on a fast for 15 years demanding repealing of Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA), from judicial custody.
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Court to Record Irom Sharmila's Statement on Wednesday
A Delhi court on Tuesday set August 12 for recording the statement of human rights activist Irom Sharmila as an accused in a suicide attempt case against her during her fast-unto-death in 2006.
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Amnesty Demands Release of Irom Sharmila
Amidst a move by the Central Government to decriminalise attempt to suicide, international human rights body Amnesty today appealed to the government to release Manipur's 'Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila immediately and unconditionally.
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Finally, Irom Sharmila's Smile Reaches Her Eyes
Monideepa Banerjie accompanies the activist on her first day of freedom.
