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JFD Calls 2‑Day Shutdown in Manipur Over Census Demand
✍️ The Assam Tribune
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 08:18 PM
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The Janata Dal (United) has announced a 2‑day shutdown in Manipur starting at midnight to protest the census demand amid the ongoing NRC stir.
The Janata Dal (United) has called for a 2‑day shutdown in Manipur, beginning at midnight, as a protest against the census demand amid the current NRC stir. The party’s announcement was made in response to the state government’s plans to conduct a census that could affect the National Register of Citizens process.
The shutdown will affect transportation, businesses, and public services across the state for two days. The JFD has urged citizens to stay home and refrain from using public transport during the period.
The decision comes as part of a broader political response to the NRC issue, with opposition parties demanding greater transparency and safeguards in the census process.
The shutdown will affect transportation, businesses, and public services across the state for two days. The JFD has urged citizens to stay home and refrain from using public transport during the period.
The decision comes as part of a broader political response to the NRC issue, with opposition parties demanding greater transparency and safeguards in the census process.