Five Manipur CSOs Demand End to ‘Terrorism’ and NRC Update Before Census

Five civil society organisations operating in Manipur have publicly called on the state administration to put an end to activities they label as terrorism and to update the National Register of Citizens (NRC) ahead of the next census. The demand was conveyed through a joint statement that was covered by the Imphal Times. The groups argue that continued insecurity hampers development and that an outdated NRC could distort demographic data used for policy planning. They stress that a refreshed citizen register is essential for an accurate and credible census count, which is scheduled to begin later this year. The organisations have asked the government to address both security concerns and the NRC issue before the census roll‑out, warning that failure to do so may undermine public confidence in the exercise.