Manipuri human rights activist

People have been looking at me from their own perspective: Irom Sharmila on protests against her

Manipuri human rights activist Irom Sharmila, who on Tuesday ended her 16-year-long fast, on Wednesday said those opposing her decision have misunderstood her.

Aug 10, 2016, 18:13 PM IST

16 years later, Manipur's Irom Sharmila ends fast, says wants to become CM to help people

Manipuri human rights activist Irom Sharmila on Tuesday ended her 16-year-long fast and expressed desire to enter politics.

Aug 09, 2016, 16:54 PM IST

Irom Sharmila warned against contesting elections, marrying ‘outsider’

While announcing her decision on ending the fast, Sharmila had stated that she would contest elections and also marry.

Aug 05, 2016, 16:58 PM IST

JNU students not allowed to meet Irom Sharmila

A group of JNU students were not allowed to meet Manipuri human rights activist Irom Sharmila who was in city in connection with hearing of a 2006 case of attempted suicide, the charge which was dropped on Thursday.

Mar 30, 2016, 21:57 PM IST