Manipur: Protests for NRC Before Census Intensify, 48-Hour Strike Called
Students from several Imphal schools demanded NRC implementation before the Census and the JFD student wing called a 48-hour state strike.
- On Sunday, students gathered at the Directorate of Census Operations in Imphal, demanding the implementation of the National Register of Citizens before the Census in Manipur. Demonstrations continued on Monday.
- Organised by the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation student wing, protesters marched from Tiddim Ground to Keishampat demanding action against illegal immigration and protection of the indigenous population.
- Clashes reportedly broke out outside the directorate in Porompat, prompting security forces to fire tear gas. The ensuing action injured two students, rushed to Raj Medicity for treatment.
- JFD convenor Jitendra Ningombam announced a 48-hour general strike opposing Census preparations. Women vendors at Ima Keithel supported the movement, prompting closure of business establishments across major markets.
- Organising secretary Longjam Ratankumar stated the movement cites long-standing, unfulfilled government agreements on illegal immigration. Students also attempted to halt ongoing Census training sessions at the Teacher Training College.
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Manipur: Protests for NRC before Census intensify, 48-hour strike called
Imphal: A large number of students from various secondary schools took to the streets in Imphal on Monday, demanding the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the Census in Manipur. Organised under the banner of the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) student wing, the protest was held under the themes […] The post Manipur: Protests for NRC before Census intensify, 48-hour strike called appeared first on East…
‘NRC before Census’: Students protest, give call for two-day strike in Manipur
The strike comes amid growing protests in Imphal and across valley districts against preparations for the Census. Students, market bodies and civil society organisations have opposed the exercise and threatened to boycott the process.
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LatestlyJFD escalates anti-Census agitation in Manipur; torch rallies held in key areas to demand NRC update and IDP resettlement
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Times of IndiaStudent protesters stage protest, demand NRC before census in Manipur
On Sunday, student protesters gathered at the Directorate of Census Operations in Imphal, calling for the NRC's implementation prior to any census activities. The situation escalated when police employed tear gas to disperse the crowd, resulting in minor injuries for one protester. This demonstration took place in Porompat, Imphal East, highlighting the growing unrest among students regarding census preparations.
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