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Manipur shuts all schools, colleges for 3 days amid NRC protests
The Manipur government has ordered all schools, colleges and universities in the state to remain closed from August 20 to 22, citing the law and order situation. The order, issued by commissioner-cum-secretary Ningthoujam Geoffrey, applies to all institutions including those affiliated with the Board of Secondary Education, the Council of Higher Secondary Education, and CBSE, as well as government, aided and unaided colleges and universities.
The closure comes amid protests in parts of the state demanding that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) be updated before the next census. The government said the decision was taken in view of the current situation. Further instructions on reopening after August 22 will be issued based on the law and order assessment at that time.
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Manipur has been on edge since ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities erupted in May 2023. The current protests, led largely by Meitei groups, demand an NRC update ahead of the census, arguing it would identify illegal immigrants. The state government, already struggling to restore normalcy, appears to be choosing caution to avoid fresh flashpoints. Schools and colleges were among the few functioning institutions, a three-day shutdown means over 2 lakh students will miss classes. The key date to watch is August 22, when authorities will reassess whether to reopen or extend the closure.
Source: aajtak.in
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