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Manipur Declares 48‑Hour Bandh Amid NRC‑Census Protest
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 12:03 PM
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In Manipur, authorities announced a 48‑hour bandh in response to protests demanding the National Register of Citizens before the census. Women vendors and students joined the demonstrations.
On Thursday, the state government of Manipur declared a 48‑hour bandh to address escalating protests over the National Register of Citizens (NRC) ahead of the national census.
The bandh will suspend public transport, halt most businesses, and close schools for the duration.
Women vendors and students have joined the demonstrations, demanding that the NRC be finalized before the census to protect citizens’ rights.
Officials said the bandh is intended to maintain public order while the protests continue.
The move follows a series of strikes and rallies across the state in recent weeks.
The bandh will suspend public transport, halt most businesses, and close schools for the duration.
Women vendors and students have joined the demonstrations, demanding that the NRC be finalized before the census to protect citizens’ rights.
Officials said the bandh is intended to maintain public order while the protests continue.
The move follows a series of strikes and rallies across the state in recent weeks.