The Union government has officially deferred the upcoming Census operations in Manipur following widespread protests and demands for the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC).
The decision follows a high-level review meeting chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah, where the state's volatile security situation and public unrest were assessed.
The Manipur High Court is scheduled to hold a special hearing on multiple petitions regarding the NRC, which remains a central point of contention for local activist groups.