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Manipur Says It Is Not Ready for Census, Calls for NRC Implementation First
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 12:36 PM
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Officials in Manipur have declared the state unprepared for the upcoming census and urged that the National Register of Citizens be carried out before any census exercise, India Today NE reports.
Manipur's authorities have voiced concerns that the state lacks the necessary infrastructure and administrative readiness to conduct the forthcoming national census. In statements reported by India Today NE, they highlighted gaps in data collection mechanisms and logistical support that could affect the accuracy of the count.
The officials further suggested that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) should be finalized and implemented before the census proceeds. They argue that establishing a clear citizen registry is essential to avoid duplication and ensure that the census reflects the true demographic profile of the state.
No specific timeline was provided for either the NRC rollout or the rescheduling of the census, but the call underscores ongoing debates over the sequencing of these two major governmental exercises in the northeastern region.
The officials further suggested that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) should be finalized and implemented before the census proceeds. They argue that establishing a clear citizen registry is essential to avoid duplication and ensure that the census reflects the true demographic profile of the state.
No specific timeline was provided for either the NRC rollout or the rescheduling of the census, but the call underscores ongoing debates over the sequencing of these two major governmental exercises in the northeastern region.