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TIM Urges Government to Defer or Cancel Census, Rejects Partial Consensus
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 11 Aug 2026, 04:15 AM
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Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) has called on the central government to either postpone or cancel the upcoming census, arguing that a selective consensus is insufficient.
The Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) party has issued a statement demanding that the central government either postpone or cancel the forthcoming census. TIM spokespersons argue that a selective consensus on census methodology fails to address the concerns of ethnic minorities in the Northeast.
The party contends that the current census framework does not adequately represent the demographic realities of Manipur’s diverse communities. By pushing for deferment or cancellation, TIM seeks to ensure that any future enumeration would be more inclusive and accurate.
TIM’s call comes amid growing apprehensions among several regional parties about the potential political implications of the census data. The party has urged the government to engage in a broader dialogue with all stakeholders before proceeding.
The central government has yet to respond to TIM’s demands. Observers note that the issue could influence the political discourse in Manipur ahead of upcoming elections.
The party contends that the current census framework does not adequately represent the demographic realities of Manipur’s diverse communities. By pushing for deferment or cancellation, TIM seeks to ensure that any future enumeration would be more inclusive and accurate.
TIM’s call comes amid growing apprehensions among several regional parties about the potential political implications of the census data. The party has urged the government to engage in a broader dialogue with all stakeholders before proceeding.
The central government has yet to respond to TIM’s demands. Observers note that the issue could influence the political discourse in Manipur ahead of upcoming elections.