Census in Manipur Paused Till April 2027
· India · India Today, Indian Express
The Manipur High Court has halted the Census 2027 exercise in the state until April 30, 2027, amid ongoing ethnic violence since 2023. The court directed the Centre and Registrar General to consider representations raising concerns about demographic changes, displacement, and infrastructure disruptions before proceeding. Petitions cited abandoned houses, closed roads, alleged Bangladeshi immigration, and demands for updated National Register of Citizens and delimitation. The census remains in abeyance until the court's directive is fulfilled or representations are resolved.
Why it matters
The pause directly impacts the accuracy of India's demographic data collection in Manipur, affecting policy planning and citizenship verification for displaced communities amid ongoing conflict and alleged immigration disputes.
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