Tag: Okram Ibobi
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Irom Sharmila to marry after Manipur Assembly elections
Human rights activist Irom Sharmila plans to get married after the upcoming assembly elections in Manipur in March. Sharmila made the announcement while speaking to reporters here on Thursday. Sharmila had launched her fast-unto-death on November 4, 2000, demanding the repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. Desmond Coutanho, an NRI originally from Goa, …
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February 17, 2017 -
Manipur Assembly elections: Close fight between Congress, BJP
Territorial integrity of the ancient kingdom of Manipur that had merged with India and the recurring economic blockades by tribal groups are the major issues in Manipur where the upcoming assembly polls are witnessing a close battle between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP. Intriguingly, none of the parties has so far stressed on …
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February 16, 2017 -
Manipur soliloquy
There is no end to ordeals and suffering of the people of Manipurs Imphal valley caused by the indefinite economic blockade of the states two main national highways since 1 November last year. The Manipur-based United Naga Council, that proclaims its loyalty to the NSCN(IM) leadership, imposed the blockade because the Nagas in Senapati district adjoining …
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January 7, 2017