Congress Legislature Party leader Keisham Meghachandra Singh urged the Manipur Assembly to pass a resolution to postpone the census in the state until normalcy is restored. He emphasized that conducting a census without the resettlement of displaced families and the identification of illegal immigrants would not provide an accurate demographic picture of Manipur. Singh expressed concerns regarding the inconveniences faced by displaced individuals during the census process, noting that many are not currently residing in their homes. He questioned how the housing census could count the homes of displaced persons and highlighted the urgency of deferring the census until proper resettlement and verification are completed. With over 260 fatalities reported and thousands displaced due to ethnic violence, Singh stressed that the need for deferment transcends individual communities. He proposed that the deferment could be achieved through either a House resolution or a cabinet decision. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh responded, stating that the census would follow the completion of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and house listings, indicating this process would require more time.
Okram Ibobi Meghachandra Calls for Deferment of Census
