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Sambit Patra Praises Centre’s Move to Postpone 2027 Census in Manipur
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 07:36 AM
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BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra welcomed the central government's decision to delay the 2027 census in Manipur, calling it a relief for the state.
The central government has announced that the nationwide census scheduled for 2027 will be deferred in the state of Manipur. The move comes amid ongoing discussions about the logistical and political challenges of conducting the count in the northeastern region.
BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra praised the decision, saying it provides much‑needed relief to the people of Manipur and will allow the state to focus on development priorities without the immediate pressure of a census.
While officials have not detailed a new timeline, the deferment signals a shift in the government's approach to data collection in the sensitive border state.
BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra praised the decision, saying it provides much‑needed relief to the people of Manipur and will allow the state to focus on development priorities without the immediate pressure of a census.
While officials have not detailed a new timeline, the deferment signals a shift in the government's approach to data collection in the sensitive border state.