Manipur Assembly Passes Resolution Seeking NRC Update Before Census
The Manipur Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed a resolution urging the Indian government to update the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before conducting the upcoming Census. The session also addressed state financial reports and calls for restoring peace in the region.
Why it matters
The NRC update is a highly sensitive political issue in India, particularly in border states like Manipur, due to concerns over illegal immigration and regional demographics.
The Manipur Legislative Assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution urging the Government of India to update the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur before conducting the Census, in the interest of the state and the nation.During the evening session of the 8th session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly, Leader of the House and Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh moved the resolution, reaffirming the previous resolutions passed by the House on August 5, 2022 and March 1, 2024.The House unanimously passed the resolution moved by the Chief Minister.During the session, Khemchand also laid four papers on the table of the House. These included the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on State Finances for the year 2024-25, Government of Manipur (Report No.
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