Tag Archives: Irom Sharmila

March 7, 2013
by Imphal Free Press
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RPF greets women on International Women’s Day

Manipur,IMPHAL, March 7: The Revolutionary Peoples Front (RPF) in a statement by its publicity secretary Roben Khuman has greeted the womenfolk of the state on the eve of the International Women’s Day. It mentioned that the Manipuri society upholds the … Continue reading →

Irom Sharmila Chanu recieving the first ever prestigious Rabindranath Tagore Memorial Peace Prize. Photo By: Ph Santosh

September 12, 2012
by Imphal Free Press
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A lonely mother`s long wait for Irom Sharmila`s victory

By Phaomei Ganmeilu Manipur, IMPHAL, September 12: “I had promised myself not to go see her as she is on ‘hunger strike’ for a good cause and I could not follow her also but will continue to wait for her … Continue reading →

Jan Karwan - Srinagar to imphal - Save Sharmila Campaign

October 22, 2011
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22nd October 2011: Srinagar to Imphal Save Sharmila Yatra reaches Varanasi

Save Sharmila Solidarity Campaign(SSSC) has organized a Jan Karwan from Jammu to Imphal to support Irom Sharmila, a Manipuri poet and activist who has been on a fast for 11 years for repeal of AFSPA. The Caravan will cover 10 … Continue reading →

SAVE DEMOCRACY REPEAL AFSPA

October 17, 2011
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17 October 2011: Students and Activists in JAMMU addressed : SRINAGAR to IMPHAL : Save Sharmila Jan Karvan

  17 October 2011:  Jan  Karwan arrived at Jammu. Total 25 activists arrived with the Karwan including Dr. Sandeep Pandey and Irom Singhjit (brother of  Irom Sharmila). All marched on Jammu roads from Chandnagar to Jammu University. People were gathered … Continue reading →

Irom Sharmila Chanu/Daughter of peace: Artwork by Musrat Reazi.

October 12, 2011
by Hrishikesh Angom
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Manipuris should first render utmost support to Irom Sharmila: Mark Magnier

By Hrishikesh Angom IMPHAL, October 12: The whole world will definitely acknowledge the 11-year-old struggle of Irom Sharmila only if the people of Manipur render utmost support to her. This was stated by South Asia Bureau Chief of Los Angeles … Continue reading →

Hyderabad Manipuri Association

October 2, 2011
by Imphal Free Press
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Hyderabad Manipuri Society appeals for support to Sharmila

IMPHAL, October 2: The Hyderabad Manipuri Society in association with the National Alliance of People’s Movement, Andhra Pradesh Chapter has launched a campaign today at 3pm at the Ambedkar Statue, Tank Bund, Hyderabad as part of the nationwide “Save Sharmila … Continue reading →

SAVE DEMOCRACY REPEAL AFSPA

September 27, 2011
by kanglaonline
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Cycle Rally at Delhi on 28th September 2011 – SAVE DEMOCRACY REPEAL AFSPA

  In Favor Of Support Irom Sharmila – SAVE DEMOCRACY REPEAL AFSPA. A Cycle Rally is coming up on 28th September 2011 at New Delhi. People who are residing in Delhi are requested to be a part of this event. … Continue reading →

September 10, 2011
by kanglaonline
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9/11 Day Observation – MSAD and Just Peace Foundation

PRESS NOTES Silently away from the blares of media it is but an inconvenient truth of the so-called largest democracy of the world. 9\11 is the day of the year 1958 when the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) was … Continue reading →

August 26, 2011
by Neken Singh Seram
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HAD GANDHIJI BEEN BORN IN THE LAND OF SHARMILA …. ?

By: Seram Neken “If Irom Chanu Sharmila fasted for corruption and if Septuagenarian Anna Hazare protested against AFSPA, the matters would have been different. If Sharmila hails from mainland India and if Hazare is a native of Manipur, the vice … Continue reading →

June 27, 2011
by kanglaonline
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A Meitei’s Dream

Dr Irengbam Mohendra Singh     June 10 2011 Last night I went to sleep in Bradford City. I dreamt about my mama and green rice fields of Khurukhul, their tall blades fluttering in the gentle breeze, giving the green grasshoppers a … Continue reading →

March 9, 2011
by kanglaonline
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Why support ‘Nobel Peace Prize for Irom Sharmila’ as part of International Women’s Week’?

By: Shanjoy Mairembam First think ‘Irom Sharmila’ as an Indian, as a woman, as a human; then, acknowledge the fact that she’s been fasting for the last 10yrs in practical Gandhian style of non-violence asking Indian Govt to treat every … Continue reading →

March 8, 2011
by kangla-online
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SOAS London in Solidarity with Irom Chanu Sharmila

The School of Oriental and African Studies, London (SOAS) is observing the centenary of the International Women Day in a week long celebration at the student’s lounge. As a part of this observation a public meeting was held in honour … Continue reading →

February 2, 2011
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Civil society organisation in Bangalore campaigns in solidarity with Sharmila

IMPHAL, Feb 2: The 6 day campaign initiated by different civil society organisations in solidarity with Irom Sharmila will conclude on February 3, 2011, informed a statement released by Basanta Wareppa, Programme co-ordinator, Human Rights Alert. It said the campaign … Continue reading →

January 16, 2011
by kanglaonline
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Of Fickleness and Ethics

Leader Writer : Paojel Chaoba The functioning of the Media is to disseminate news, to cover events, investigate, observe and to make copy without prejudice. There are no friends or foes and impartiality is the main principle that a publication … Continue reading →