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Compilations of articles related to Miss Irom Sharmila

  • Irom Sharmila & AFSPA Related Gallery
    Related Photos on Irom Sharmila & AFSPA related
  • Timeline on Irom Sharmila's agitation
    Agitation to repeal AFSPA (Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958)
  • Irom Chanu Sharmila's Poem Page
    Collections of Poem written by / for Irom Sharmila
  • Irom Sharmila :: News Item from External sources
    News/Views/Articles from External Sources on Irom Sharmila
  • Various shades of Irom Sharmila, The Rights Activist
    Shougrakpam Ratnamani- ' Her struggle has made her one of the "celebrity activists" in the country... '
  • Manipur in the backdrop of AFSPA and Irom Sharmila :: Part 2
    Yumnam Rupachandra- 2 part series on backdrop of AFSPA and Irom Sharmila
  • Manipur in the backdrop of AFSPA and Irom Sharmila :: Part 1
    Yumnam Rupachandra- 2 part series on backdrop of AFSPA and Irom Sharmila
  • Give Sharmila a breathing space :: Part 2
    Dr Th Suresh Singh- 2 part series on Irom Sharmila
  • Sharmila, If you still love your people, continue your struggle
    MC Meitei- 'struggle of Sharmila is unique in world and is the history itself in embodiment of struggle '
  • Give Sharmila a breathing space :: Part 1
    Dr Th Suresh Singh- 2 part series on Irom Sharmila
  • From Iron Lady to honey
    Free Thinker- 'I really don't understand why people are annoyed when Sharmila gave up fasting... '
  • Did you know the AFSPA, 1958 before Sharmila's Hunger Strike?
    Ravi Longjam- 'the fact remains that she will continue her endeavour for peace and justice... '
  • Irom Sharmila ends fast – what next ?
    Dr Khomdon Lisam - 'Sharmila has every right to enter politics and contest election ...you can join Sharmila '
  • The Living Legend :: A Poem
    A poem by Budhagyan Ningthoujam
  • People's Movement In The Absence Of Think Tank. A Conundrum For Manipur
    Raj Singh- ' Will Sharmila's ending of fast kill the cause of AFSPA? '
  • Sharmila, Sabotage and Us
    JN Lai- ' ... external hands and state agents to sabotage Sharmila's phenomenal hunger strike '
  • To Irom Sharmila with hope
    Shohaib Rahaman- ' dear Great Sister, please continue your fast. Hope that one day, the goal of us will surely be achieved '
  • The stance of Iron Lady of Manipur - a pyrrhic victory
    Samarjit Kambam- 'We, your staunch followers, wish you all the best in all your future endeavours '
  • Irom Sharmila Debate : The Missing Link
    Seram Neken- 'Has there been a missing link between event managers and iron-hearted crusader of all times ? '
  • Why Irom Sharmila is one of the greatest fighters ever born
    Sourav Raina- ' It is her consciousness, her allegiance that made her the 'Iron Lady of Manipur'. '
  • A Fast For Justice : On fake encounters, impunity and struggle against injustice
    Agrima Bhasin- ' Section 309.... risks being worthless without a decisive debate on AFSPA...'
  • An Open Letter to Prime Minister of India from Irom Sharmila
    Irom Sharmila letter to Narendra Modi on May 27 2014
  • Longing Checkmate On AFSPA
    Yengkhom Myrtle-Zest - ' Is our Eche Sharmila synonymous with AFSPA? '
  • Irom Sharmila : Touching the heart of a school child
    A letter from Matthew Mata - student in a high school in Bangalore
  • Long Live Manipur :: AFSPA Song by Aphao
    This song was distributed on Black Day - Sep 11 on Sept 11 2013 by Sharmila Kanba Lup
  • Ningtam Wakat : Louthok_oo AFSPA :: Song by Aphao
    This song was distributed on Black Day - Sep 11 on Sept 11 2013 by Sharmila Kanba Lup
  • R.K. Romi sings for Irom Sharmila Chanu
    Rajkumar Romi's song for Irom Sharmila Chanu
  • A Life-size Bust In Honour Of "Nura Temshingnabi", Iche Sharmila
    Vikram Nongmaithem –'Kindly support the young sculptor, Nongmaithem Nandaraj Singh in his endeavour'
  • Play On Irom Sharmila Chanu by Mahatma Gandhi International Hindi University Students
    Thokchom Kamala Devi reports on A poetic play –'Santulan Ke Doot' ( Messenger of balance)'
  • Don't You Have An Irom Sharmila Within You ?
    Ravi Nitesh- 'We all are living Sharmila in our heart because we are determined to support the Repeal AFSPA'
  • The Iron Lady and the Iron Indian Democracy
    Samarjit Kambam- 'What an irony and what a shame on the part of the Indian Constitution for passing a ruling'
  • The Iron Lady : The Magnificent Irom Sharmila !
    Omila Thounaojam- 'Your SACRICES must be counted with FRUIT it bears by LAUNCH of an era that SINGS of FREE LAND'
  • Persevering for Victory of Belief
    Manish Kumar -'..AFSPA seems to be primarily a strategy for fear-mongering by the government..'
  • Irom Sharmila and AFSPA :: Artwork
    An artwork from Phurailatpam Banti
  • The Irom Lady
    Julius Tongbram -'..They say, miracles do happen at the most unexpected of times..'
  • In Hope Of Saving "The Saviour Of Hope"
    Mouli Banerjee -'..I must admit that she has saved me, by inspiring me with a purpose..'
  • Irom Sharmila's unmet demands: Government's excuse, a political blasphemy to cover their failure in reinstating peace
    Pankaj Pathak -'..truly she is unsung hero of not only India but also of world when it comes to peace and harmony..'
  • Irom Sharmila : An inspiration for students
    Zaheeb Ajmal -'Irom's struggle has ignited a passion in our soul, we salute the lady '
  • Unmatched Saga of Relentless Struggle - Irom Sharmila Chanu
    Mandavi -'A lady like Sharmila is unequalled; she's actively fighting for her region, for her people '
  • In the World's Largest Democracy, a democratic voice silenced for 12 years
    Pallavi Ghosh -'I dare to ask as to why Irom's 12-year-long struggle has been sidelined'
  • The Oblivious Truth of Irom Sharmila and Her Hunger Strike of 12 years
    Abhijit Bhomia -'She is not doing this for fame, but for the people of North East who are helpless and weak'
  • Diary entry of Irom Sharmila on the eve of 5th November
    Shekhar Jain -'Till when will this struggle go on...Till when will I be hungry, for peace, for justice and for non-violence? '
  • Long Live The Iron Lady Of Manipur - Irom Sharmila
    Asis Mishra -'Being a citizen of India, is it not our duty to express solidarity with her? '
  • The State In Which They Lie
    Mansi Rastogi -'How many of us would sacrifice their lives like Irom ?'
  • Questioning the world's largest democracy, a fair judiciary and star-obsessed media
    Swathi Gadepalli -'a sorry thing to see how the media chooses to highlight some issues while ignoring the others'
  • It Takes Guts To Fast
    Pengba - 'Sharmila continues her dogged struggle. Her mission is far from over'
  • Leadership doesn't mean to augment any issue but to solve it in any situation
    Pukhrambam Linthoingambi / Laishram Dhananjoy on Sharmila's 11 years fast event at Bangalore
  • Irom Sharmila - Iron lady of Manipur :: Artwork
    An artwork by Will Sandham uploaded on July 07 2012
  • Eche Sharmila Irom :: Artwork
    An artwork by Chetan Haobam uploaded on July 04 2012
  • Top 10 Points to Know About Irom Sharmila And Her Fast Unto Death
    Wahengbam Rorrkychand on the '40-year-old living legend'
  • On The Path Of Truth: Irom Sharmila Chanu
    Ravi Nitesh - 'This is a story of turning a common human being as an uncommon revolutionary'
  • On The Path Of Truth: Irom Sharmila Chanu
    Ravi Nitesh - 'This is a story of turning a common human being as an uncommon revolutionary'
  • Irom Sharmila Chanu's coverage in Ripley's Believe It or Not
    A press release from Just Peace Foundation (JPF) on May 08 2012.
  • Irom Sharmila - Hope Personified
    N. Birbal Singh - 'Gritty Sharmila was always an activist at heart, it has always been in her blood'
  • Irom Sharmila Chanu - the legendary crusader of peace
    Samarjit Kambam - 'Irom Sharmila is far ahead in terms of grit, determination and endless pursuit for peace'
  • A Poem by Irom Sharmila :: A picture tribute
    Elangbam Nandaraj picture tribute
  • It is AFSPA which is 'anti-Indian', not Irom Sharmila
    Bikram Bora - 'Jingoist nationalist can eat their hats now, it is AFSPA which is 'anti-Indian', not Sharmila!'
  • Another India, another protest
    An article by Kalpana Sharma in the Hindu ' Irom Sharmila's struggle continues to be ignored by the nation and the media'
  • Irom in Her Soul :: Irom Sharmila
    An article about Ojas SV, a Pune-based theatre activist by Aarthi Gunnupuri in Open Magazine
  • Irom Sharmila - The "Iron Lady" of Manipur
    Devika Mittal - "The voice of the voiceless is silenced...but till when?"
  • My Letter To Irom Sharmila Chanu
    Aniruddha Khosla - "Sharmila ji - You are a Mahatma"
  • Irom Sharmila of Manipur, a Symbol of Peace & Ahimsa
    Khurai Doren - "Irom Sharmila has thus become the personification of courage, sacrifice and non-violence"
  • Our Sister of Nation Irom Sharmila
    Awesh Tiwari's features about Irom Sharmila as published in Hindi Website
  • Irom Chanu Sharmila - Her Philosophy
    Irom Chanu Sharmila says it in her own words.....
  • Irom Chanu Sharmila - Her story
    HRI Manipur profiles the Iron Lady
  • "If the Government listens only to Hazare, I request Hazare to fast for Sharmila"
    A round-up of article from Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty, Rituparna Chatterjee on Sharmila
  • Irom Sharmila and Anna Hazare - A Poem
    A poem on Irom Sharmila and Anna Hazare movement from Women Human Rights Activist Kamayani Bali Mahabal
  • Do those against corruption know about Irom Sharmila?
    An article by Gnani Sankaran at DNAIndia.com discusses why Indian Media ignored the marathon fasting of Irom Sharmila
  • The Silent War - A BBC Documentary by Rupa Jha
    "The world's biggest democracy is also home to the Asia's longest running insurgency - dating back to the 1950s."
  • SOAS in Solidarity with Sharmila :: March 2011
    Dr. Bishwajeet Elangbam reports on a discussion on Sharmila Chanu's protest at SOAS, London
  • Why support 'Nobel Peace Prize for Irom Sharmila' as part of International Women's Week'?
    Shanjoy Mairembam urges to support 'Nobel Peace Prize' for Irom Sharmila
  • Can China browbeat the world's largest democracy?
    Bijo Francis on the linkage from Nobel Peace winner Dr. Liu and Ms. Irom Sharmila Chanu
  • If Sharmila dies, We are responsible
    Laimayum Bashanta Sharma echoes the words of Nobel laureate - Shirin Ebadi
  • Eche, A Song dedicated to Irom Sharmila
    A song from "Imphal Talkies N The Howlers"
  • Long live Irom Chanu Sharmila !
    KN Ramchandran adds- "Give Manipuri people the right to self-determination"
  • Another Ningol Chakkouba Without Eche Sharmila
    Ahanthem Anita asks- "How does an impersonal interest becomes less valuable than some propaganda?"
  • Fast in solidarity of Sharmila's Fast in Kolkata - November 04 2010
    Shamik Sarkar shares some photos and Leaflet documents for this fast in Esplanade, Kolkata
  • Irom Sharmila: the role of Manipuris towards her
    Th. Ranjit says 'There should be complete internationalized approach' to ending AFSPA
  • 10 Years Hunger Strike Of Irom Sharmila Must End Now
    A release note from Forum-Asia, Bangkok on "Festival Of Hope, Justice And Peace"
  • Festival Of Hope, Justice And Peace
    Just Peace Foundation provides detail information on this event starting November 02 2010.
  • 100 Days Countdown online petition
    Jyotilal Longjam / Just Peace Foundation / Asian Human Rights Commission urges to sign the petition
  • 100 Days Countdown
    Just Peace Foundation is hosting this event towards Sharmila's 10 years hunger strike completion
  • Solidarity conference on "Save Irom Sharmila and Democracy" at Kerala - 2010
    Campaign for Peace & Democracy Manipur reports on the conference at Cochin, Kerala
  • Sharmila's letter to the people of Kerala - 6th June 2010
    Courtesy of Campaign for Peace & Democracy Manipur (CPDM)
  • One woman's silent quest for peace on India's wild frontier
    Andrew Buncombe writes this article on Sharmila in "The Independent" (UK)
  • National campaign in support of Irom Sharmila :: May 25 2010
    A Joint Press Release issued by Human Rights Alert and the Asian Human Rights Commission
  • Frontline, Dublin's Urgent Appeal on Sharmila
    An appeal from Frontline, Dublin on March 13, 2010 as sent by HRI, Imphal
  • Film on Irom Sharmila, launching of Media Academy
    An appeal from "The Observatory" on March 16, 2010
  • Human Rights Activists of Arunachal extended solidarity for Miss Sharmila
    arunachalepitome.com at Itanagar on February 7 2010
  • Amnesty International Public Statement - "release Irom Sharmila Chanu"
    Amnesty International Public Statement on 29th January 2010
  • Sharmila's Public Message on 6th November 2009
    Shreema Ningombam sent a recorded public message from Sharmila on 6th Nov 2009.
  • Irom Sharmila's Struggle for Justice and Peace
    Usham Rojio on Dr. Deepti Priya Mehrotra's book - Burning Bright: Irom Sharmila..
  • Our Sister of Nation - Sharmila
    Awesh describes (in Hindi) the great fight of Irom Sharmila
  • Irom Sharmila - Hope For Peace In The World
    Sandeep Pandey feels that Sharmila is the voice of our conscience.
  • Mahatma Gandhi And Irom Sharmila
    Koijam Ravi on the dis-simmilarities in treatment between the two.
  • Irom Sharmila in NDTV's "Indian of the Year 2007"
    Soibam highlights Sharmila's nomination and urge you to vote.
  • Award to Sharmila - South Korean Foray into Manipur
    Aribam Joy Sharma on parallels between Korean and Manipuri life.
  • Timeless in Imphal - 1
    Charu Shankar recounts her meeting with Sharmila.
  • Timeless in Imphal - 2
    Charu Shankar recounts her meeting with Sharmila.
  • Timeless in Imphal - 3
    Charu Shankar recounts her meeting with Sharmila.
  • Timeless in Imphal - 4
    Charu Shankar recounts her meeting with Sharmila.
  • Timeless in Imphal - 5
    Charu Shankar recounts her meeting with Sharmila.
  • Irom Sharmila confined to a solitary existence
    Kshetrimayum Onil provides an update on Sharmila on 14th Aug, 2007
  • Acceptance speech by Irom Singhajit
    Irom Singhajit's speech at Gwangju prize function 2007
  • Sharmila: On long trial
    David Buhril's account of Miss Sharmila's Trial in New Delhi.
  • Trilokinath Parwar's letter to Sonia Gandhi
    Press Release: Kshetrimayum Onil
  • Sharmila, Ebadi and Human Rights
    David Buhril - Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi on Irom Sharmila
  • Gwangju Prize for Human Rights, 2007, Korea
    Press Release from Sunila Singh & Kshetrimayum Onil
  • The fight goes on - I
    Oinam Anand profiles Irom Chanu Sharmila - Part I
  • The fight goes on - II
    Oinam Anand profiles Irom Chanu Sharmila - Part II
  • Fast-unto-death in a corner of India
    Kavita Joshi profiles Ms. Irom Sharmila Chanu
  • Irom Sharmila, a living icon of liberty-famished Indians
    By: Marc-olivier Parlatan
  • The Irom Sharmila saga
    David Buhril on bringing AFSPA issue to national mainstream
  • Malom, Manorama, and Manipur
    Amar Yumnam on the Value of a Minority Soul
  • Gandhi meets Sharmila
    Oinam Doren draws a not-so parallel between Gandhi & Sharmila.
  • Angels of Death
    Elf Hmar gives a name to "Save Sharmila Propaganda"
  • A Salute to Irom Sharmila
    Kaka D Iralu christened Sharmila as "another 'Mahatma' ".
  • Irom Sharmila Awarded "Gwangju Prize for Human Rights 2007"
    Courtesy: Kshetrimayum Onil
  • Save Sharmila Campaign at Trafalgar square , London
    A Report from Dr. B. Elangbam - 11th Dec 2006
  • Dharna against AFSPA and in solidarity with Irom Sharmila - Delhi
    A Press Release from Kshetrimayum Onil - 24th Nov 2006
  • Song on Sharmila Released - 2006
    Provided by Bachaspatimayum Sunzu
  • Sharmila dares to dream for a better future!
    Provided by Babloo Loitongbam
  • A Tribute to Sharmila
    Editorial by Manipur Mail on 1st November, 2002
  • Chief Minister Should Meet Sharmila
    Editorial by Manipur Mail on 01 August, 2002
  • AFSPA, 1958 - A Historical Perspective
    A series on AFSPA by Malem Mangal Laishram
  • AFSPA, 1958 - A Law Review
    A series of Law Review on AFSPA by Prof. Dr. Naorem Sanajaoba
  • AFSPA - Killing of Manorama Opinion
    A series of Opinions on Killing of Manorama, AFSPA
  • Killing of Manorama 2004 Gallery
    Related Photos from the killing of Th. Manorama on July 16th 2004