Manipur Census Put on Hold After Protests
Census work in Manipur has been paused after a decision by the Central Government. The move follows protests demanding that the National Register of Citizens be updated before the count goes ahead. Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a meeting to review the situation, and the Registrar General has issued a notice about the deferment.
Context
Context: The census is India's official headcount, held every ten years, and the next round is already being prepared nationwide. Manipur has faced ethnic conflict since 2023, which is why citizenship records and population counts are sensitive there.
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