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Manipur Bandh: Protesters Demand NRC Before Census
✍️ News18
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 07:36 PM
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In Manipur, a statewide bandh has been called as citizens demand the National Register of Citizens be updated before the upcoming census.
A statewide bandh has been called in Manipur as citizens demand that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) be updated before the forthcoming census. The protest, organized by local groups, seeks to ensure that population data reflects accurate citizenship status and addresses concerns over demographic representation.
The bandh has led to the closure of schools, government offices and public transport services across the state, disrupting daily routines for residents. Demonstrators have set up roadblocks and held rallies in major towns to draw attention to their demands.
Local authorities have urged calm and have opened channels for dialogue with protest leaders. They have also reiterated the importance of maintaining public order while addressing the concerns raised by the citizens.
The demand for an updated NRC before the census is seen as a move to prevent discrepancies in population records and to safeguard the rights of residents in the region.
The bandh has led to the closure of schools, government offices and public transport services across the state, disrupting daily routines for residents. Demonstrators have set up roadblocks and held rallies in major towns to draw attention to their demands.
Local authorities have urged calm and have opened channels for dialogue with protest leaders. They have also reiterated the importance of maintaining public order while addressing the concerns raised by the citizens.
The demand for an updated NRC before the census is seen as a move to prevent discrepancies in population records and to safeguard the rights of residents in the region.