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Centre postpones Manipur census, Khemchand thanks PM and Chief Minister
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🗓 01 Sep 2026, 08:37 AM
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The central government has postponed the scheduled census in Manipur, and state official Khemchand expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chief Minister for their support.
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs announced that the census in Manipur will be deferred, delaying the data‑collection exercise originally planned for the state.
The decision was conveyed to the Manipur administration, with officials indicating that further review is required before a new schedule can be set.
Khemchand, a senior state official, publicly thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chief Minister for their continued cooperation and support in the matter.
Authorities noted that the postponement may impact the timeline for demographic data that inform resource allocation and development planning.
A revised timetable for the census will be communicated once the necessary preparations are completed.
The decision was conveyed to the Manipur administration, with officials indicating that further review is required before a new schedule can be set.
Khemchand, a senior state official, publicly thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chief Minister for their continued cooperation and support in the matter.
Authorities noted that the postponement may impact the timeline for demographic data that inform resource allocation and development planning.
A revised timetable for the census will be communicated once the necessary preparations are completed.