Manipur CM Urges People to Shun Bandhs, Blockades
The chief minister said shutdowns will only cause hardship as civil society groups press the Centre to defer the Census and begin NRC updating.
- On Sunday, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh voiced support for updating the National Register of Citizens but insisted that shutdowns and blockades are not the appropriate methods to pursue this exercise.
- The Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation threatened a 24-hour shutdown from midnight on August 31, demanding the Centre defer the Census and prioritize the NRC process in the state.
- Meitei and Naga communities advocate for the NRC to identify "illegal immigrants" from Myanmar, while Kuki-Zo groups oppose the measure, arguing that using 1951 as a base year unfairly impacts hill tribes.
- Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam stated the state is prepared to conduct the NRC exercise within constitutional frameworks, while Singh warned that disruptions harm students and daily wage earners, threatening "stringent action" against law violators.
- Singh traveled to New Delhi to meet top central leaders regarding the NRC and other ongoing state issues, building on recent advocacy by 14 civil society organisations and MLAs for central support.
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Manipur CM urges people to shun bandhs, blockades
Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has appealed to all sections of society to refrain from calling bandhs or imposing blockades to voice their grievances, saying such actions can sometimes lead to unwanted violence. He instead urged people to adopt other forms of democratic protest to express their concerns. The Chief Minister told the […] The post Manipur CM urges people to shun bandhs, blockades appeared first on EastMojo.
Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh urges people to shun bandhs, blockades
Manipur's Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has implored the public to engage in peaceful protests instead of bandhs, which he believes create unnecessary challenges for workers and students alike. He noted the encouraging response from New Delhi concerning NRC implementation, stating that such disruptions negatively affect education and financial stability. The government is committed to listening to citizens and aims to resolve issues through open communication.
Manipur CM Appeals People to Refrain from Calling Bandhs, Urges Democratic Path
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Speaking to the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) before leaving for New Delhi, the Chief Minister said the Manipur and Union governments were committed to fulfilling the aspirations of the people of the state. India News | Manipur CM Appeals People to Refrain from Calling Bandhs, Urges Democratic Path.
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