Kolkata, India – As she ended her epic 16-year hunger strike last month in protest against alleged brutality and sweeping powers by India's military in the country's northeastern state of Manipur , Irom Sharmila announced her intention to run for office to carry on her struggle against the abuses. Sitting on her bed at a Vaishnava….repubhubembed{display:none;}

Kolkata, India – As she ended her epic 16-year hunger strike last month in protest against alleged brutality and sweeping powers by India's military in the country's northeastern state of Manipur , Irom Sharmila announced her intention to run for office to carry on her struggle against the abuses. Sitting on her bed at a Vaishnava….repubhubembed{display:none;}