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Manipur High Court Keeps Census On Hold Until April 2027 Amid NRC Demands
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What Happened?
The Manipur High Court has suspended Census operations until April 30, 2027, while the Centre reviews demands for an NRC update and a population recount. This decision follows petitions citing ethnic violence and concerns over accurate population counting.
Key points
- The Census exercise in Manipur is on hold until at least April 30, 2027.
- The court directed the Centre to examine demands for an NRC update before the Census.
- Petitions were filed by local residents and organizations citing ethnic violence since May 2023.
- The court allowed further representations from petitioners until November 25.
- Census operations were previously deferred by the Centre on August 31, 2026.
Key insights
- The suspension of the Census may delay political processes related to constituency delimitation.
- Ethnic tensions in Manipur could complicate future Census operations and data accuracy.
- The outcome of the NRC demands may influence public trust in government processes.
Why it matters
The court's decision impacts the timing of the Census, which could affect political representation in Manipur.
Source
Times Now
