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Education
Manipur government shuts schools, colleges for three days amid NRC protests
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 06:39 AM
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The Manipur state government ordered all schools, colleges and universities to remain closed for three days, citing deteriorating law‑and‑order conditions amid protests demanding an NRC update.
Manipur’s administration announced a three‑day suspension of academic activities across the state on Thursday, citing escalating law‑and‑order challenges. The directive applies to every school, college and university, effectively halting classes until further notice.
The decision comes as large‑scale protests continue over the demand to update the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state. Demonstrators have been gathering outside government offices, raising concerns about the inclusion criteria and potential disenfranchisement.
State officials said the closure is a precautionary measure aimed at ensuring the safety of students, staff and the broader public. They added that the order will be reviewed after the three‑day period, depending on the security situation.
Parents and educational institutions have been urged to cooperate with the authorities and to keep students informed about any further developments. The government has promised to resume normal academic operations once the environment stabilises.
No specific timeline for the resumption of classes has been provided, and the administration has asked the media to report only verified updates.
The decision comes as large‑scale protests continue over the demand to update the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state. Demonstrators have been gathering outside government offices, raising concerns about the inclusion criteria and potential disenfranchisement.
State officials said the closure is a precautionary measure aimed at ensuring the safety of students, staff and the broader public. They added that the order will be reviewed after the three‑day period, depending on the security situation.
Parents and educational institutions have been urged to cooperate with the authorities and to keep students informed about any further developments. The government has promised to resume normal academic operations once the environment stabilises.
No specific timeline for the resumption of classes has been provided, and the administration has asked the media to report only verified updates.