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Centre postpones census in Manipur, Khemchand thanks PM and Home Minister
✍️ e-pao.net
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 12:37 PM
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The Union government has decided to defer the scheduled census in Manipur, and local leader Khemchand expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for their support.
New Delhi announced on 1 September 2026 that the nationwide census, originally slated to be conducted in Manipur this year, will be postponed pending further clarification from the central authorities. The decision was communicated through an official press release, citing the need for additional coordination with state officials.
Khemchand, a senior political figure from Manipur, responded to the deferral by thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for their continued engagement with the state. He said the postponement would allow the government to address logistical challenges and ensure a more accurate enumeration when the exercise is eventually carried out.
The census, which gathers critical demographic data used for policy planning and resource allocation, has been a point of focus in the northeastern region. While the exact timeline for the rescheduled count was not disclosed, officials indicated that a revised schedule will be announced in due course.
Stakeholders, including local administrators and civil society groups, have urged the centre to expedite the clarification process to avoid further delays that could affect development programmes dependent on census data.
Khemchand, a senior political figure from Manipur, responded to the deferral by thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for their continued engagement with the state. He said the postponement would allow the government to address logistical challenges and ensure a more accurate enumeration when the exercise is eventually carried out.
The census, which gathers critical demographic data used for policy planning and resource allocation, has been a point of focus in the northeastern region. While the exact timeline for the rescheduled count was not disclosed, officials indicated that a revised schedule will be announced in due course.
Stakeholders, including local administrators and civil society groups, have urged the centre to expedite the clarification process to avoid further delays that could affect development programmes dependent on census data.