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Amit Shah Responds Positively to Manipur NRC Demand, Says Former CM Biren Singh
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 12:03 PM
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Former Manipur chief minister Biren Singh announced that Prime Minister Amit Shah has given a positive response to the state's National Register of Citizens (NRC) demand.
In a recent statement, former Manipur chief minister Biren Singh confirmed that Prime Minister Amit Shah has responded positively to the state’s demand for a National Register of Citizens (NRC). The NRC, which seeks to document all legal residents in Manipur, has been a subject of debate and concern among the state’s leaders.
Biren Singh, who served as chief minister from 2017 to 2022, highlighted that the central government’s favorable stance could expedite the NRC process in the northeastern state. He added that the response was a step toward ensuring clarity on citizenship status for Manipur’s residents.
The announcement comes amid ongoing discussions about the implementation timeline and the legal framework for the NRC in Manipur. While the state government has been pushing for a swift rollout, the central government’s endorsement is seen as a critical factor in moving the project forward.
Observers note that a positive reply from the central leadership may influence the pace and scope of the NRC exercise, potentially easing concerns among local communities about citizenship verification.
Biren Singh’s remarks were made during a press briefing in Imphal, where he reiterated the importance of a transparent and inclusive NRC process for the people of Manipur.
Biren Singh, who served as chief minister from 2017 to 2022, highlighted that the central government’s favorable stance could expedite the NRC process in the northeastern state. He added that the response was a step toward ensuring clarity on citizenship status for Manipur’s residents.
The announcement comes amid ongoing discussions about the implementation timeline and the legal framework for the NRC in Manipur. While the state government has been pushing for a swift rollout, the central government’s endorsement is seen as a critical factor in moving the project forward.
Observers note that a positive reply from the central leadership may influence the pace and scope of the NRC exercise, potentially easing concerns among local communities about citizenship verification.
Biren Singh’s remarks were made during a press briefing in Imphal, where he reiterated the importance of a transparent and inclusive NRC process for the people of Manipur.