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Politics
Manipur NRC: Former CM N Biren Singh Admits Internal Issues Hindering Process
✍️ Northeast Live
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 11:42 PM
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Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh stated that while the Central Government is prepared for the NRC, internal challenges remain within the state.
Former Chief Minister of Manipur, N Biren Singh, has addressed the ongoing controversy surrounding the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state. During his remarks, he highlighted a disconnect between the central administration's readiness and the state's internal situation.
Singh clarified that the Central Government is fully prepared to move forward with the process. However, he pointed out that the primary obstacles are not coming from the Centre, but are instead rooted within the state's own internal dynamics.
The statement underscores the complexities involved in implementing the NRC in Manipur, suggesting that internal consensus or administrative hurdles are currently stalling the progress despite federal support.
Singh clarified that the Central Government is fully prepared to move forward with the process. However, he pointed out that the primary obstacles are not coming from the Centre, but are instead rooted within the state's own internal dynamics.
The statement underscores the complexities involved in implementing the NRC in Manipur, suggesting that internal consensus or administrative hurdles are currently stalling the progress despite federal support.