The All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) is observing the 46th Realisation Month from March 17 to April 17 under the theme “Realise to Save the Indigenous Peoples of Manipur.” The initiative highlights concerns over the increasing influx of outsiders into Manipur since its merger with India in 1949, particularly following the opening of entry into the state in 1950, which led to notable migration. The AMSU has noted demographic changes reflected in census data from 1951 to 1971 heightened anxieties within indigenous communities. In response, they launched the “Go Back Foreigners” movement in 1980 aimed at protecting the identity and rights of native Manipur residents, during which two activists lost their lives. To commemorate these sacrifices and heighten public awareness, AMSU established April 17 as Realisation Day.
The 46th Realisation Month will include various awareness programs such as seminars, discussions, and public meetings, along with competitions for students, including debates and essay writing. Activities will also include mass rallies, blood donation camps, and distribution of leaflets across the state. The inaugural event is scheduled for Manipur University on March 17, with the closing programme on April 17 featuring tributes, a mass rally, and public gatherings at Imphal College. AMSU emphasizes the observation’s goal to raise awareness of challenges faced by indigenous communities due to illegal immigration and advocates for the upcoming 2026–2027 national census to be conducted after updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) to ensure proper citizen identification.
