Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Manipur Civil Group Seeks Census Postponement Amid Crisis
A group in Manipur, called the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation, has asked the central government to delay the 2027 census.
They say the current situation in Manipur is too unsafe and chaotic for the census to be done properly.
There are fights and unrest in some areas, making it hard for people to move around.
Many people have had to leave their homes and are living in temporary camps.
The group worries that doing the census now would not give accurate information and could make things worse.
They believe it's important to wait until things are peaceful and safe before conducting the census.
Manipur's Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) requests postponement of the 2027 census due to security concerns and unrest.
Security issues, inaccessibility, and law and order challenges make census conduct impractical and unreliable.
Over 60,000 people are displaced, living in relief camps, and many households have been destroyed.
Administrative paralysis and reduced capacity hinder planning, coordination, and supervision of the census.
JFD alleges the presence of undocumented immigrants may distort population data, affecting resource allocation and governance.
- Who
- Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) in Manipur
- What
- Request to postpone the 2027 census due to prevailing circumstances
- When
- Current situation since May 2023
- Where
- Manipur, India
- Why
- Security concerns, inaccessibility, and law and order challenges
- State
- Manipur
- Requesting Group
- Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD)
- Reason for Request
- Security concerns, inaccessibility, and law and order challenges
- Impacted Areas
- Certain districts with restricted movement and curfews
- Displaced Population
- More than 60,000 people living in relief camps
- Census Year
- 2027
- Governor
- AK Bhalla
- JFD Convenor
- Jeetendra Ningomba