MP A. Bimol Akojam Seeks Census Postponement in Manipur Due to Violence
On August 20, 2026, Inner Manipur MP A. Bimol Akojam of the Congress sought to postpone the Census in Manipur due to ongoing violence and displacement affecting nearly 60,000 people since May 3, 2023. Mr. Akoijam cited destruction of over 10,000 houses and devastation of several villages, making accurate enumeration impossible. He raised this issue in Parliament under Rule 377 and wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding completion of the National Register of Citizens process before proceeding with the Census.
24 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
The Manipur High Court established a bench to address a petition regarding the Census, while training has halted due to demands for an NRC before the first phase begins.
25 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Tensions escalate in Manipur as protests against the planned Census, without prior NRC completion, intensify.
— The Hindu
Manipur civil society groups are demanding tripartite talks with the Union government and Manipur government before the Census, citing citizenship concerns.
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