Irom Chanu Sharmila is much relaxed after being acquitted by Delhi metropolitan magistrate in a 2006 case of attempt to suicide. She is in the 16th year of her hunger strike against the draconian Armed Forces Special Powers Act in Manipur. Now she is hopeful that the things will change in her favour. A strong believer in God, Irom is still in a mission mode to end this barbaric law and do her bit for humanity. She hopes that PM Modi will seriously look into the matter and decide in her favour. She firmly believes that India can't be run with a narrow mindset. It is a diverse country and all faiths should be respected to save democracy. Excerpts from an exclusive interview with Bhasha Singh: