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Women Protest in Imphal Demand Immediate NRC Update with 1951 Base Year
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 09:01 AM
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Women gathered in Imphal to press the government for an immediate revision of the National Register of Citizens using the 1951 census as the base year.
Women activists assembled in the heart of Imphal, forming a visible march to highlight their demand for a swift update of the National Register of Citizens (NRC). The demonstrators carried placards and chanted slogans, emphasizing that the 1951 census should serve as the reference point for the register.
The protestors argue that using the 1951 base year would provide a more reliable demographic benchmark and address longstanding concerns about citizenship verification in the state. They called for the state and central governments to act without delay, citing the need for legal certainty for families across Manipur.
As of now, officials have not issued an official response to the demands. The gathering remained peaceful, and organizers pledged to continue pressing authorities until the NRC revision is announced.
The protestors argue that using the 1951 base year would provide a more reliable demographic benchmark and address longstanding concerns about citizenship verification in the state. They called for the state and central governments to act without delay, citing the need for legal certainty for families across Manipur.
As of now, officials have not issued an official response to the demands. The gathering remained peaceful, and organizers pledged to continue pressing authorities until the NRC revision is announced.