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Census training halted in Tengnoupal as NRC update demands surge in Manipur
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 11:48 PM
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A scheduled census training session in Tengnoupal, Manipur, was disrupted after local groups pressed for an update to the state's National Register of Citizens (NRC).
Census officials had arranged a training programme for field enumerators in the town of Tengnoupal, Manipur, as part of the nationwide data collection drive. The session, which began as per the official schedule, was abruptly interrupted when protestors gathered outside the venue, demanding that the state government expedite the revision of the National Register of Citizens (NRC).
The demonstrators, representing local civil society groups, argued that an updated NRC is essential for ensuring accurate demographic records and safeguarding residents' rights. Their presence forced the trainers to suspend the programme and evacuate participants for safety.
Authorities later confirmed that the training would be rescheduled once the NRC issue is addressed, emphasizing that the census exercise remains a priority for the government. No injuries or arrests were reported during the disruption.
The incident highlights the growing intersection of demographic data collection and citizenship verification in Manipur, where the NRC has been a contentious political topic for several years. Officials have urged calm and cooperation, noting that the census data is critical for planning and resource allocation across the state.
The demonstrators, representing local civil society groups, argued that an updated NRC is essential for ensuring accurate demographic records and safeguarding residents' rights. Their presence forced the trainers to suspend the programme and evacuate participants for safety.
Authorities later confirmed that the training would be rescheduled once the NRC issue is addressed, emphasizing that the census exercise remains a priority for the government. No injuries or arrests were reported during the disruption.
The incident highlights the growing intersection of demographic data collection and citizenship verification in Manipur, where the NRC has been a contentious political topic for several years. Officials have urged calm and cooperation, noting that the census data is critical for planning and resource allocation across the state.