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.
“Sharmila will contest from the Thoubal seat,” convenor of her party People’s Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) Erendro Leichonbam said.
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.
Published 06 February 2017, 19:53 IST