Manipur Assembly Calls on Centre to Refresh NRC Ahead of Census

The Manipur Legislative Assembly adopted a resolution urging the Union government to revise the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the forthcoming decennial census. The move reflects the state's concern that the existing NRC list may no longer be accurate for demographic enumeration. Lawmakers argued that an updated NRC is crucial for reliable population data and to address longstanding citizenship verification issues in Manipur. While the centre has not yet issued a response, officials note that any amendment to the NRC would need coordination with the census authority. The demand adds to the broader national debate on the implementation and updating of the NRC across India.