Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Manipur Assembly Unanimously Seeks NRC Update Before Census
The Manipur Assembly is a group of elected lawmakers in the state.
It unanimously asked India’s government to update a list of citizens in Manipur before the next Census.
The Chief Minister said this request repeats decisions made by the Assembly in 2022 and 2024.
The Home Minister said most fencing along the international border has been completed.
He also said there was no official report about a proposed land swap between India and Myanmar.
Leaders were asked to help rebuild trust and peace among communities.
The Assembly also discussed extra government spending of Rs 3,861 crore for the 2026-27 financial year.
Several new Bills were introduced, and the session was adjourned until September 3.
The Manipur Legislative Assembly unanimously urged the Government of India to update the National Register of Citizens in Manipur before the Census.
Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh moved the resolution, reaffirming resolutions passed in August 2022 and March 2024.
Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam said there was no official report of an India-Myanmar land swap and that most border fencing had been completed.
The Assembly considered supplementary grants of Rs 3,861 crore for 2026-27, including Rs 3,849 crore requiring approval by vote.
The government introduced several Bills covering town planning, wetlands, taxation, investment, employment, licensing, panchayats and emergency services.
- Who
- The Manipur Legislative Assembly, Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh and Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam.
- What
- The Assembly passed a resolution seeking an update of the National Register of Citizens in Manipur before the Census.
- When
- During the evening session of the eighth session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly; the House was adjourned until 11 a.m. on September 3.
- Where
- The Manipur Legislative Assembly.
- Why
- The resolution said the NRC update would be in the interest of Manipur and the nation.
- Resolution
- The Assembly unanimously urged an NRC update in Manipur before the Census.
- Earlier resolutions
- The resolution reaffirmed Assembly decisions dated August 5, 2022, and March 1, 2024.
- Supplementary grants
- The first batch for 2026-27 totaled Rs 3,861 crore across 31 Demands and one Appropriation.
- Grant breakdown
- Rs 12 crore was charged on the Consolidated Fund of the State, while Rs 3,849 crore was submitted for voting.
- Funding sources
- The Chief Minister said 90 percent of the provisions related to CSS, NABARD and EAPs.
- Border statement
- The Home Minister said there was no official report of an India-Myanmar land swap and that most international border fencing was complete.
- Next sitting
- The House was adjourned until 11 a.m. on September 3.