Manipur Assembly backs population commission, NRC implementation

The Manipur Legislative Assembly adopted twin resolutions during a recent session, signalling the government's intent to create institutional mechanisms for population management and citizenship verification processes. The establishment of a State Population Commission reflects the government's focus on demographic planning and policy formulation at the state level. The move comes as the state continues to grapple with governance challenges and administrative priorities. The resolutions mark a significant policy direction for the elected body, which comprises all 60 members of the Assembly. Implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur would align the state with similar citizenship verification exercises undertaken in other parts of the country. The NRC process aims to identify and document Indian citizens while maintaining updated records of the state's population. Both resolutions underscore the state government's commitment to strengthening administrative infrastructure and ensuring effective governance frameworks. Officials stated that the necessary mechanisms would be put in place to operationalize both initiatives in accordance with constitutional and legal requirements.