Activist Irom Sharmila on Tuesday began her political journey by announcing a new political party. Making the announcement at the Imphal Press Club, Ms Sharmila said she would contest from two constituencies - Thoubal and Khurai. While Khurai is her home constituency, Thoubal is constituency of Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh. The announcement of the new political party on October 18 in significant. On the same date in 1948, the first session of Manipur Assembly was held.

Source: The Hindu October 18, 2016 10:54 UTC