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Manipur polls: Congress moves to ECI over Irom Sharmila's allegation
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India], Feb. 15 (ANI): The Congress on Wednesday moved to the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the allegation made by Irom Sharmila that she was offered Rs. 36 crore to contest elections in Manipur. The party has demanded an independent investigation by the ECI and h
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BJP offered me Rs. 36 cr to contest Manipur polls, claims Irom Sharmila
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India], Feb. 13 (ANI): In what may bring embarrassment to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the Manipur Assembly polls, social activist Irom Sharmila has revealed that she was offered Rs. 36 crore to contest the elections on the saffron party's ticket.
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Delhi HC to hear habeas corpus plea by BSF soldier Tej Bahadur Yadav'
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb. 10 (ANI): The Delhi High Court will today take up the habeas corpus plea, in which Border Security Force (BSF) soldier Tej Bahadur Yadav's wife Sharmila has said she is unable to contact him for the past three days.
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BSF jawan Tej Bahadur arrested, forced to retire, claims wife
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Rewari (Haryana) [India], Feb. 2 (ANI): Weeks after BSF jawan Tej Bahadur posted a video alleging that troops were being served bad quality food, his wife Sharmila Yadav in a shocking revelation said that her husband was forced to retire and added that he was later put under arrest.
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Irom Sharmila announces new 'Peoples Resurgence and Justice Alliance&
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India], Oct. 18 (ANI): Activist Irom Sharmila on Tuesday announced the formation of a new political front the 'Peoples Resurgence and Justice Alliance' in Imphal, and said that the last 16 years had not yielded results with regard to the withdrawal of the controve
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Irom Sharmila appears before CJM Court in Imphal
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Imphal, Aug 23 (ANI): Human rights activist Irom Chanu Sharmila, who recently ended her 16-year-fast against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), today appeared before the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Imphal West.
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JD-U hails Irom Sharmila, terms her a 'strong person'
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Patna, Aug. 10 (ANI): Hailing rights activist Irom Chanu Sharmila, who yesterday ended her 16-year-fast against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), the Janata Dal-United (JD-U) on Wednesday termed her struggle as part of Mahatma Gandhi's principle, adding she is a strong person
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Irom Sharmila hints at JD (U) support, says Manipuris 'misunderstood
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Imphal, Aug 10 (ANI): Continuing to keep a shroud of mystery on her future political plans, human rights activist Irom Chanu Sharmila, who yesterday ended her 16-year-fast against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), today said that the Janata Dal United (JDU) has offered their compl
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'Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila ends 16-year-fast, says want to be Man
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Imphal, Aug 9 (ANI): Rights activist Irom Chanu Sharmila, who today ended her 16-year-fast against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), expressed desire to serve the people of Manipur as the Chief Minister.
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Irom Sharmila released on bail, next hearing on Aug. 23
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Imphal, Aug. 9 (ANI): Manipur's human rights activist Irom Sharmila, who had been on a hunger strike for the past 16 years protesting against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), was released on bail today by an Imphal court.
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BJP welcomes Irom Sharmila's admission in party
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur), Aug 9 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday said that it will welcome activist Irom Sharmila if she wants to join the saffron party.
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Congress throws doors open for Irom Sharmila
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur), Aug 9 (ANI): Praising Irom Sharmila for her determination, the Congress on Tuesday hinted that the grand old party will welcome the iron lady of Manipur in their party, if she wishes to join the political outfit.
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