Two-day strike over NRC demand brings valley districts of Manipur to a standstill

The two‑day strike, organised by groups pressing for the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC), has effectively paralysed everyday activities in the valley districts of Manipur. Shops, markets and local transport services have been shut down, while schools and government offices remain closed for the duration of the protest.
Authorities have deployed police personnel in the affected areas to maintain law and order and have appealed to demonstrators to end the strike peacefully. Officials warned that any escalation could further disrupt the fragile peace in the region.
The NRC issue has been a flashpoint in the northeastern state, with many residents fearing exclusion from the citizen register. The current strike underscores the intensity of local sentiment and adds pressure on the state government to address the demand.
State officials said they are in dialogue with community leaders to seek a resolution, but no concrete timetable for ending the strike has been announced yet.