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Manipur's Daily Life Stopped as JFD Strikes Over NRC Ahead of Census
✍️ Imphal Times
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 03:18 PM
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Workers of the JFD union halted operations across Manipur in protest against the National Register of Citizens (NRC) process ahead of the national census, disrupting transportation and public services.
On Thursday, employees of the JFD union staged a strike across Manipur, demanding a review of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) process that is scheduled to run before the national census. The walkout halted bus services, delayed government office operations, and caused traffic congestion in key transit routes. Union leaders cited concerns over the fairness of the NRC and its potential impact on residents’ legal status.
State officials responded by deploying additional police personnel to maintain order and to ensure that essential services such as hospitals and electricity supply remained functional. The Manipur government has called for a meeting with union representatives to address the grievances and to find a resolution before the census begins.
The strike has drawn attention to the broader debate over NRC implementation in the Northeast, with several local groups expressing similar concerns. While the protest has paused normal activities, authorities assure that the census schedule will not be affected in the long term.
State officials responded by deploying additional police personnel to maintain order and to ensure that essential services such as hospitals and electricity supply remained functional. The Manipur government has called for a meeting with union representatives to address the grievances and to find a resolution before the census begins.
The strike has drawn attention to the broader debate over NRC implementation in the Northeast, with several local groups expressing similar concerns. While the protest has paused normal activities, authorities assure that the census schedule will not be affected in the long term.