Irom Chanu Sharmila

Iron lady of Manipur – Irom Charu Sharmila to be flown to Delhi to face court charges

New Delhi, India (March 02, 2013): According to media reports iron lady of Manipur Irom Sharmila, who has been on fast for about 12 years demanding the repeal of notorious Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), would be flown to Delhi on March 02, 2013 in connection with some court cases.

Dal Khalsa urges Indian civil society to speak out for Irom Chanu Sharmila, who is on fast since 12 years

Hoshiarpur, Punjab (November 06, 2012): The Dal Khalsa has slammed Indian civil society for remaining silent in the case of 'Iron Lady of Manipur' Irom Chanu Sharmila, who is on on hunger strike since 2000 demanding repeal of 'draconian' Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA).and the international community for not showing proper concern against 'ethnic cleansing' of Rohingyas in Burma.