The Manipur Legislative Assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution urging the Government of India to update the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur before conducting the Census, in the interest of the state and the nation.
The Manipur Legislative Assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution urging the Government of India to update the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur before conducting the Census, in the interest of the state and the nation.
The House unanimously passed the resolution moved by the Chief Minister. During the session, Khemchand also laid four papers on the table of the House. He also appealed to religious and community leaders to come forward to address the trust deficit.
During the evening session of the 8th session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly, Leader of the House and Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh moved the resolution, reaffirming the previous resolutions passed by the House on August 5, 2022 and March 1, 2024. These included the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on State Finances for the year 2024-25, Government of Manipur (Report No. 1 of 2026); the CAG report on General, Social, Economic and Revenue Sectors for the year ended March 31, 2024, Government of Manipur (Report No. 2 of 2026); The Manipur Private School (Registration and Regulation) Rules, 2024; and the Manipur Town and Country Planning (Sixth Amendment) Ordinance, 2026. the Chief Minister said 90 per cent of the total provisions sought under the Supplementary Demands relate to CSS, NABARD and EAPs While presenting the Grants.
Replying to a Calling Attention Motion raised by MLA K Ranjit Singh, Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam said the people of Manipur and the government have a firm determination to protect the integrity of the state. Replying to another Calling Attention Motion raised by MLA K Meghachandra, the Home Minister said everyone should shoulder responsibility and practise a sense of humanity to restore peace in the state. He said this reflected the state government’s continued commitment to mobilising external and centrally supported resources for implementing development programmes and ongoing projects.
