Irom Sharmila nominated for award
Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network
Imphal, April 30 2014:
The Maa Gara Foundation Trust, Odisha which has been networking with national and international organisations since 2004, has nominated the 'Iron Lady' of Manipur, Irom Sharmila for a National Level Peace Makers Award, according to Rutuparna Mohant, Managing Trustee of the Maa Gara Foundation Trust.
Addressing a press meet at Manipur Press Club, here today, Rituparna said the award will be given on May 11 on the occasion of World Mother's Day.
The award carries a sum of Rs 50,000 along with a memento and a certificate, stated Rutuparna who is also a human rights lawyer.
She said that her team had met Sharmila in person.
Rutuparna then said they will write letters to the Prime Minister and the President of India requesting them for considering to start a dialogue on Irom Sharmila's demand because this kind of issue is not only an issue of Manipur, but also of some North Eastern States.
Further, Rutuparna mentioned that the Foundation got recognition as a women peace maker by the University of Sandiego and Joan B Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, USA.