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Manipur Women Vendors Demand NRC Action, Warn Against Political Exploitation
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 05:34 PM
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Women vendors in Manipur are calling for action on the National Register of Citizens and cautioning that the list should not be used for political gains.
Women vendors across Manipur have staged a collective appeal to state authorities, urging them to address concerns surrounding the National Register of Citizens (NRC). They argue that the list, intended to identify legal residents, has become a tool for political manipulation and could marginalise vulnerable communities.
The vendors, many of whom operate street stalls and small shops, fear that inaccuracies in the NRC could lead to exclusion from essential services and economic opportunities. They have requested a transparent review process and safeguards to prevent the registry from being weaponised in upcoming elections.
Representatives of the vendors’ association have met with district officials, presenting a memorandum that outlines specific grievances and proposed measures. They also highlighted the need for public awareness campaigns to educate citizens about their rights under the NRC framework.
The state government has yet to respond formally to the petition, but the vendors’ protest has drawn attention to the broader debate over NRC implementation in northeastern states.
The vendors, many of whom operate street stalls and small shops, fear that inaccuracies in the NRC could lead to exclusion from essential services and economic opportunities. They have requested a transparent review process and safeguards to prevent the registry from being weaponised in upcoming elections.
Representatives of the vendors’ association have met with district officials, presenting a memorandum that outlines specific grievances and proposed measures. They also highlighted the need for public awareness campaigns to educate citizens about their rights under the NRC framework.
The state government has yet to respond formally to the petition, but the vendors’ protest has drawn attention to the broader debate over NRC implementation in northeastern states.