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Manipur CM Biren Singh Reaffirms NRC Stance, Highlights 2019 Request
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🗓 04 Sep 2026, 11:03 AM
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Chief Minister Biren Singh reiterated Manipur's position on the National Register of Citizens, noting that the state had formally requested the exercise in 2019.
Chief Minister Biren Singh of Manipur reiterated the state's firm stance on the National Register of Citizens (NRC) during a recent press briefing. He emphasized that Manipur had formally requested the NRC exercise in 2019, underscoring the state's long-standing commitment to the initiative.
The announcement came as the government prepares to conduct the NRC in the northeastern state, a process that aims to identify legal residents and ensure proper documentation for citizenship.
Biren Singh highlighted that the 2019 request was part of a broader effort to streamline the registration process and address concerns about illegal migration. He assured that the state would cooperate fully with central authorities to complete the exercise efficiently.
The NRC exercise is expected to be a significant step in Manipur's efforts to maintain demographic integrity and uphold constitutional provisions regarding citizenship.
The announcement came as the government prepares to conduct the NRC in the northeastern state, a process that aims to identify legal residents and ensure proper documentation for citizenship.
Biren Singh highlighted that the 2019 request was part of a broader effort to streamline the registration process and address concerns about illegal migration. He assured that the state would cooperate fully with central authorities to complete the exercise efficiently.
The NRC exercise is expected to be a significant step in Manipur's efforts to maintain demographic integrity and uphold constitutional provisions regarding citizenship.