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Manipur High Court Suspends Census Until 2027 Over Demographic Concerns
✍️ India Today
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 03:46 PM
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The Manipur High Court has issued an order to halt the state's census operations until 2027, citing demographic issues that could affect the accuracy of the data.
The Manipur High Court has issued a stay order on the state's census operations, directing that all census activities be suspended until 2027.
The court cited demographic concerns, arguing that the current census methodology could lead to inaccuracies that might affect resource allocation and political representation.
The decision follows a growing debate over the reliability of census data in the northeastern state, where population shifts have been noted in recent years.
Officials have said they will review the court's order and consider alternative measures to ensure accurate demographic records.
The court cited demographic concerns, arguing that the current census methodology could lead to inaccuracies that might affect resource allocation and political representation.
The decision follows a growing debate over the reliability of census data in the northeastern state, where population shifts have been noted in recent years.
Officials have said they will review the court's order and consider alternative measures to ensure accurate demographic records.