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Manipur Protesters Demand NRC Update Ahead of Census
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 08:18 PM
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Protests in Manipur have intensified as residents demand that the National Register of Citizens be updated before the forthcoming Census.
Protesters in Manipur have escalated their demonstrations, demanding that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) be updated before the next Census.
The rallies, which have drawn large crowds, focus on ensuring that all residents are accurately recorded in the NRC to avoid future legal complications.
Local authorities have noted the growing intensity of the protests, but no major incidents have been reported.
The demand comes amid concerns that an outdated NRC could affect census data and subsequent policy decisions.
Officials have yet to respond formally to the protesters’ demands.
The rallies, which have drawn large crowds, focus on ensuring that all residents are accurately recorded in the NRC to avoid future legal complications.
Local authorities have noted the growing intensity of the protests, but no major incidents have been reported.
The demand comes amid concerns that an outdated NRC could affect census data and subsequent policy decisions.
Officials have yet to respond formally to the protesters’ demands.