Irom Sharmila party

After facing poll defeat, Irom Sharmila moves ahead in personal life, set to marry boyfriend Desmond Coutinho in Tamil Nadu

Irom Sharmila was catapulted to international limelight when she began her fast-unto-death on November 04, 2000, to demand the repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, that many consider draconian. 

May 08, 2017, 17:04 PM IST

Irom Sharmila's PRJA awaits EC nod for 'whistle' as party symbol

The main reason behind choosing the image of a whistle is "to awaken the people to end corruption".

Feb 02, 2017, 13:54 PM IST