Centre postpones census in Manipur amid civil society demands for NRC revision
Quick Look
The Indian government has postponed census operations in Manipur after civil society groups demanded an NRC revision to prevent legitimizing illegal immigrants, a move opposed by Kuki-Zo leadership and their CSOs, following a high-level review chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and a prior Manipur High Court hold on census activities.
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Why It Matters
The Manipur High Court had previously put a hold on census-related activities in the state, and civil society groups have been demanding an NRC revision before the census to prevent legitimizing illegal immigrants.
The Centre has postponed census operations in Manipur following civil society demands. This decision came after Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level review meeting. The Manipur High Court had previously put a hold on census-related activities. Various communities seek an NRC revision before the census to prevent legitimizing illegal immigrants. However, Kuki-Zo leadership and their CSOs have voiced opposition to this demand.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Census operations in Manipur will remain postponed until civil society demands on NRC revision are addressed or legally resolved
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- When will the census operations resume in Manipur?
- What specific criteria will be used for any potential NRC revision?
- How will the Kuki-Zo opposition affect the final decision on census and NRC?
