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Manipur Chief Minister Appeals to Halt NRC-Linked Shutdown
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 09:04 PM
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The chief minister of Manipur urged an end to a shutdown that was organized in response to the National Register of Citizens (NRC) issue.
Manipur's chief minister publicly appealed for an immediate cessation of a shutdown that erupted over the National Register of Citizens (NRC) debate. The appeal was made during a press interaction, urging citizens and local groups to resume normal activities and avoid further disruption.
The NRC-related protest has seen road blockades and intermittent closures across parts of the state, reflecting heightened public anxiety about the register's implications. While the government has not detailed specific grievances, the shutdown underscores the sensitivity surrounding citizenship verification in the region.
In his statement, the chief minister emphasized the need to maintain law and order, protect economic activity, and ensure that any concerns about the NRC are addressed through democratic channels rather than disruptive actions. He called on political parties, civil society and the public to cooperate with authorities to restore peace.
Authorities have indicated that they will monitor the situation closely and take appropriate measures to prevent escalation, while also pledging to engage with stakeholders on the NRC issue.
The appeal aims to reassure residents that the state government is committed to safeguarding both security and livelihoods amid the ongoing national debate over the NRC.
The NRC-related protest has seen road blockades and intermittent closures across parts of the state, reflecting heightened public anxiety about the register's implications. While the government has not detailed specific grievances, the shutdown underscores the sensitivity surrounding citizenship verification in the region.
In his statement, the chief minister emphasized the need to maintain law and order, protect economic activity, and ensure that any concerns about the NRC are addressed through democratic channels rather than disruptive actions. He called on political parties, civil society and the public to cooperate with authorities to restore peace.
Authorities have indicated that they will monitor the situation closely and take appropriate measures to prevent escalation, while also pledging to engage with stakeholders on the NRC issue.
The appeal aims to reassure residents that the state government is committed to safeguarding both security and livelihoods amid the ongoing national debate over the NRC.