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Ima Market vendors press for concrete NRC action in Imphal
✍️ Imphal Times
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 09:04 PM
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Vendors at Imphal's Ima Market gathered to call for decisive steps on the National Register of Citizens, citing concerns over its impact on their livelihoods.
A group of traders operating from Ima Market in Imphal convened on Thursday to demand concrete action from the state government regarding the National Register of Citizens (NRC). The vendors, whose businesses depend on daily footfall, said the pending NRC process creates uncertainty that could affect their customers and income.
Market representatives approached local officials, urging them to clarify the implementation timeline and to ensure that any verification exercise does not disrupt the market's operations. They emphasized that a clear, transparent approach is essential to protect the interests of small traders and the broader community that relies on the market for essential goods.
While the vendors refrained from naming specific political figures, they called for a swift, coordinated response from both state and central authorities to address their concerns. The protest remained peaceful, with participants dispersing after a brief meeting with district officials.
The demand comes amid ongoing debates across the country about the NRC's scope and its potential socioeconomic repercussions, especially in northeastern states where market activities form a vital part of local economies.
Market representatives approached local officials, urging them to clarify the implementation timeline and to ensure that any verification exercise does not disrupt the market's operations. They emphasized that a clear, transparent approach is essential to protect the interests of small traders and the broader community that relies on the market for essential goods.
While the vendors refrained from naming specific political figures, they called for a swift, coordinated response from both state and central authorities to address their concerns. The protest remained peaceful, with participants dispersing after a brief meeting with district officials.
The demand comes amid ongoing debates across the country about the NRC's scope and its potential socioeconomic repercussions, especially in northeastern states where market activities form a vital part of local economies.