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Meira Paibi Torch Rally in Imphal Demands NRC Before Census
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 12:34 PM
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Activist group Meira Paibi staged a torch rally in Imphal, demanding that the National Register of Citizens be finalized before the upcoming census.
On Tuesday, the women‑rights group Meira Paibi organized a torch rally in the capital city of Manipur, Imphal, to demand that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) be completed before the forthcoming national census.
The march, which was carried out peacefully, saw dozens of activists carrying torches and banners calling for the early completion of the NRC.
The group has long been active in Manipur’s political landscape, championing the rights of women and marginalized communities.
By staging the rally, Meira Paibi aims to bring national attention to the importance of an accurate citizen register, arguing that it will ensure fair representation and resource allocation in the census.
The Economic Times reported that the rally was attended by local leaders and community members, reflecting widespread concern over the timing of the NRC and census processes.
The march, which was carried out peacefully, saw dozens of activists carrying torches and banners calling for the early completion of the NRC.
The group has long been active in Manipur’s political landscape, championing the rights of women and marginalized communities.
By staging the rally, Meira Paibi aims to bring national attention to the importance of an accurate citizen register, arguing that it will ensure fair representation and resource allocation in the census.
The Economic Times reported that the rally was attended by local leaders and community members, reflecting widespread concern over the timing of the NRC and census processes.