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Manipur CM Khemchand Calls for No Bandhs Amid NRC Demand
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 01:48 AM
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Manipur's Chief Minister Khemchand urged residents to refrain from organizing or participating in bandhs as the state prepares to implement the National Register of Citizens.
The Chief Minister of Manipur, Khemchand, addressed the public today, urging citizens to avoid bandhs as the state moves forward with the National Register of Citizens (NRC) implementation.
He cautioned that protests could disrupt essential services and hamper the NRC process.
Khemchand emphasized that the government is committed to a transparent and inclusive registration drive.
He called on political parties and civil society to maintain calm and cooperate with authorities.
The CM's appeal comes amid growing concerns about potential unrest linked to the NRC.
He cautioned that protests could disrupt essential services and hamper the NRC process.
Khemchand emphasized that the government is committed to a transparent and inclusive registration drive.
He called on political parties and civil society to maintain calm and cooperate with authorities.
The CM's appeal comes amid growing concerns about potential unrest linked to the NRC.