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Census Training Program Postponed in Imphal West Amid NRC Protests
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 06:48 PM
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The census training session scheduled for Imphal West was postponed after residents staged protests demanding the National Register of Citizens. Officials cited safety concerns amid the unrest.
The census training session slated for Imphal West was postponed following a wave of protests demanding the National Register of Citizens (NRC). Residents gathered outside the training venue, voicing concerns over the NRC’s implementation and its impact on local communities.
State officials announced the deferment after assessing the escalating tensions and potential risks to both trainees and staff. The training, which was part of the nationwide census preparation, had been scheduled to begin earlier this week.
The protests, which have seen participants from various ethnic groups, reflect growing apprehensions about the NRC’s criteria and the possibility of exclusion. Local authorities have pledged to address the grievances while ensuring the census process continues smoothly in other regions.
The postponement is expected to be temporary, with authorities planning to reschedule the session once the situation stabilises. Meanwhile, the NRC debate remains a focal point of political discourse across Manipur.
State officials announced the deferment after assessing the escalating tensions and potential risks to both trainees and staff. The training, which was part of the nationwide census preparation, had been scheduled to begin earlier this week.
The protests, which have seen participants from various ethnic groups, reflect growing apprehensions about the NRC’s criteria and the possibility of exclusion. Local authorities have pledged to address the grievances while ensuring the census process continues smoothly in other regions.
The postponement is expected to be temporary, with authorities planning to reschedule the session once the situation stabilises. Meanwhile, the NRC debate remains a focal point of political discourse across Manipur.