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Manipur's JDF Announces 24-Hour Strike Over Census Ahead of Sept 2 Assembly Session
✍️ The Assam Tribune
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 01:02 PM
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The Jana Jatiya Front (JDF) in Manipur called a statewide 24‑hour strike to protest the scheduled census, just days before the legislative assembly reconvenes on September 2.
Manipur's Jana Jatiya Front (JDF) announced a 24‑hour strike across the state, urging citizens to halt normal activities on the day of the protest. The call was issued ahead of the scheduled census and comes just a few days before the Manipur Legislative Assembly is set to reconvene on September 2.
JDF leaders say the census could have far‑reaching implications for the state's demographic profile and the political representation of its tribal communities. They argue that an inaccurate count may affect the allocation of resources and the protection of constitutional safeguards for indigenous groups.
The timing of the strike underscores the party's intent to pressure the central government to address its concerns before the assembly session begins. As of now, no official response from the census authorities or the state administration has been reported.
If observed, the 24‑hour shutdown is expected to affect public transport, markets and government offices, potentially disrupting daily life in Imphal and other districts. Observers note that similar protests have been employed in the past to draw attention to census‑related grievances in the Northeast.
JDF leaders say the census could have far‑reaching implications for the state's demographic profile and the political representation of its tribal communities. They argue that an inaccurate count may affect the allocation of resources and the protection of constitutional safeguards for indigenous groups.
The timing of the strike underscores the party's intent to pressure the central government to address its concerns before the assembly session begins. As of now, no official response from the census authorities or the state administration has been reported.
If observed, the 24‑hour shutdown is expected to affect public transport, markets and government offices, potentially disrupting daily life in Imphal and other districts. Observers note that similar protests have been employed in the past to draw attention to census‑related grievances in the Northeast.