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Manipur group announces 24-hour strike demanding Census and NRC revisions
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 04:37 PM
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A civil society group in Manipur has called for a one‑day strike to press for changes in the national census and the National Register of Citizens.
A coalition of civil society organisations in Manipur announced a 24‑hour shutdown on Thursday, urging the central government to address their concerns over the upcoming national census and the National Register of Citizens (NRC). The groups said the strike is intended to highlight perceived gaps in the census methodology and the criteria used for NRC verification, which they argue could marginalise tribal and minority communities in the state.
The demand comes amid a broader national debate on the census, which is slated to be conducted after the 2024 general elections, and the controversial NRC process that has been implemented in some parts of the country. Leaders of the Manipur coalition warned that without timely intervention, the census could fail to capture the unique demographic composition of the state, while an NRC that does not consider local nuances could lead to legal and social challenges.
State officials have acknowledged the strike but have not yet disclosed any concrete response. The Manipur government has urged the protestors to keep the shutdown peaceful and has promised to convey the concerns to the Centre. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, as the strike could affect public services, transport and daily wage earners across the region.
The demand comes amid a broader national debate on the census, which is slated to be conducted after the 2024 general elections, and the controversial NRC process that has been implemented in some parts of the country. Leaders of the Manipur coalition warned that without timely intervention, the census could fail to capture the unique demographic composition of the state, while an NRC that does not consider local nuances could lead to legal and social challenges.
State officials have acknowledged the strike but have not yet disclosed any concrete response. The Manipur government has urged the protestors to keep the shutdown peaceful and has promised to convey the concerns to the Centre. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, as the strike could affect public services, transport and daily wage earners across the region.