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Fourteen Manipur CSOs Return from Delhi Optimistic About Census Deferment
✍️ Imphal Times
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 06:18 PM
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Fourteen civil society organisations from Manipur came back from Delhi, expressing hope that the state’s census will be postponed. Their return underscores growing pressure on the government to address demographic concerns in the region.
A delegation of fourteen civil society organisations (CSOs) from Manipur arrived back in Imphal after a fact‑finding trip to Delhi. The groups met with central officials to present data and arguments urging the postponement of the upcoming census in the state.
The CSOs contend that the current schedule does not reflect the on‑ground realities of displacement, security concerns, and demographic shifts in Manipur’s hill districts. They argue that a deferment would allow for a more accurate count and avoid potential political fallout.
State officials have not yet issued a formal response, but the return of the delegation signals heightened advocacy from local stakeholders. Observers note that any delay would require coordination between the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Manipur government, as the census is a nationwide exercise.
The delegation plans to continue lobbying both state and central authorities, hoping that their Delhi engagement translates into a concrete decision before the census deadline.
If successful, a deferment could set a precedent for other conflict‑affected regions seeking adjustments to the census timetable.
The CSOs contend that the current schedule does not reflect the on‑ground realities of displacement, security concerns, and demographic shifts in Manipur’s hill districts. They argue that a deferment would allow for a more accurate count and avoid potential political fallout.
State officials have not yet issued a formal response, but the return of the delegation signals heightened advocacy from local stakeholders. Observers note that any delay would require coordination between the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Manipur government, as the census is a nationwide exercise.
The delegation plans to continue lobbying both state and central authorities, hoping that their Delhi engagement translates into a concrete decision before the census deadline.
If successful, a deferment could set a precedent for other conflict‑affected regions seeking adjustments to the census timetable.