Which one of the following political parties was launched by Irom Sharmila in Manipur?
[amp_mcq option1=”People’s Resurgence and Justice Alliance” option2=”Manipur Resistance Alliance” option3=”Tribal Resistance Party” option4=”Revolutionary People’s Party” correct=”option1″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2017
After ending her long fast in August 2016, Irom Sharmila announced her intention to enter politics and subsequently launched a political party named the People’s Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) in Manipur.
Irom Sharmila is known as the “Iron Lady of Manipur” for her 16-year hunger strike against the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in the state. Her political foray was aimed at contesting elections to repeal the controversial law.