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Manipur ready for NRC within constitutional framework, says minister
Manipur's home minister said the state has told the Centre it is willing to conduct the National Register of Citizens (NRC) exercise within the constitutional and legal framework. Chief Minister Y Khemchand…
The Story in Brief
Manipur's home minister said the state has told the Centre it is willing to conduct the National Register of Citizens (NRC) exercise within the constitutional and legal framework. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh said protecting Manipur's identity, land and culture remains the top priority. He also warned that repeated bandhs and blockades have hurt the economy and hurt daily wage earners.
The two-day consultation on demographic issues, organised by the Home Department and the Manipur State Population Commission, comes amid mounting pressure from civil society groups demanding NRC completion before Census-2027. Several organisations have threatened a boycott or a statewide shutdown if the government fails to present a clear roadmap.
The Indian Opinion
Demands for a pre-census NRC pit legitimate fears of illegal immigration against concerns that such a register could be weaponised against settled minorities. Both drives have real roots in Manipur's troubled ethnic balance. But the government's insistence on a constitutional and legal framework is not empty talk, it is the only way to avoid Assam-style chaos. The real test will be whether the upcoming recommendations lead to a transparent timeline that earns buy-in from all communities, or just stoke more bandhs.
Sources (2): assamtribune.com, indiatoday.in
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
