Manipur women torch rally over NRC update delay ahead of census

Women activists in Manipur gathered in a torch-lit rally to voice their frustration over the postponement of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) update, a step they say is crucial before the forthcoming census.

The participants marched through public spaces, carrying lit torches as a symbolic demand for swift action from the authorities. They highlighted that the delay could affect the accuracy of the citizen database that will be used during the census exercise.

Organisers called for immediate clarification and completion of the NRC updation process, urging the state and central governments to address the issue without further postponement. No official response had been recorded at the time of reporting.