Manipur Census Suspended Until April 2027 Amid Violence

The Census 2021 in Manipur has been suspended by the Election Commission of India, citing security concerns amid escalating violence. The decision follows a series of clashes between ethnic groups and security forces, which have disrupted census operations and made it unsafe for enumerators. The commission has set a new start date of April 2027, allowing time for the situation to stabilize and for a comprehensive census to be conducted. The pause will affect the state's representation in the national census, potentially impacting resource allocation and development planning until the next census cycle.