<p> Rights activist Irom Sharmila will contest against Manipur Chief Minister and Congress candidate Okram Ibobi Singh from Thoubal constituency in the Assembly elections to be held next month.<br /><br /></p>.<p>“Sharmila will contest from the Thoubal seat,” convenor of her party People’s Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) Erendro Leichonbam said.<br /><br />Known for her fight against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, Sharmila is a political greenhorn, while the Congress has been in power in Manipur for three successive terms under Singh.</p>
<p> Rights activist Irom Sharmila will contest against Manipur Chief Minister and Congress candidate Okram Ibobi Singh from Thoubal constituency in the Assembly elections to be held next month.<br /><br /></p>.<p>“Sharmila will contest from the Thoubal seat,” convenor of her party People’s Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) Erendro Leichonbam said.<br /><br />Known for her fight against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, Sharmila is a political greenhorn, while the Congress has been in power in Manipur for three successive terms under Singh.</p>