On the one hand, the women of the region have built powerful people's movements and successful entrepreneurial ventures. However, on the other hand, they also face the worst form of patriarchy impeding their empowerment.
Irom Sharmila, Manipur s civil rights activist, marries British partner Desmond Coutinho at Kodaikanal
Irom Sharmila, Manipur s civil rights activist, marries British partner Desmond Coutinho at Kodaikanal
Irom Sharmila, Manipur s Renowned Civil Rights Activist Tied The Knot With Her Long-time Partner Desmond Coutinho On Thursday In Tamil Nadu s Kodaikanal.
News Nation Bureau | Edited By : Rahul Mishra | Updated on: 17 Aug 2017, 03:06:08 PM
New Delhi:
Manipur’s iconic civil rights activist Irom Sharmila married her long-time partner British citizen Desmond Coutinho, a British national, in Tamil Nadu’s Kodaikanal under the Special Marriage Act on Thursday. The wedding was held in the presence of Sub-Registrar Radhakrishnan with Coutinho putting the ring on Sharmila’s finger.