Tag: Manipur

Centre Defers Census House-Listing In Manipur From September 1: Why Are Civil Groups Demanding An NRC Exercise First?

The Centre has deferred Census 2027 house-listing in Manipur, which was scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026, following protests, court proceedings and demands from several civil groups for an NRC exercise before the Census. The deferment has placed the state’s Census timeline on hold while the debate over citizenship verification, population data and representation continues.