The Manipur Legislative Assembly passed a resolution on Wednesday, urging the Government of India to update the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state prior to the upcoming Census. This decision was made unanimously, reflecting a collective concern for both state and national interests.
The Manipur Legislative Assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution urging the Government of India to update the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur before conducting the Census, in the interest of the state and the nation.
During the session, Khemchand also laid four papers on the table of the House. He also appealed to religious and community leaders to come forward to address the trust deficit. These included the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on State Finances for the year 2024-25, Government of Manipur (Report No. 1 of 2026); the CAG report on General, Social, Economic and Revenue Sectors for the year ended March 31, 2024, Government of Manipur (Report No. 2 of 2026); The Manipur Private School (Registration and Regulation) Rules, 2024; and the Manipur Town and Country Planning (Sixth Amendment) Ordinance, 2026. the Chief Minister said 90 per cent of the total provisions sought under the Supplementary Demands relate to CSS, NABARD and EAPs While presenting the Grants. Later, Khemchand introduced seven government Bills, including The Manipur Town and Country Planning (Sixth Amendment) Bill, 2026; The Manipur Conservation of Paddyland and Wetland (Third Amendment) Bill, 2026; The Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Tenth Amendment) Bill, 2026; The Manipur AYUSH Council Bill, 2026; The Manipur Right to Business and Investment Facilitation Bill, 2026; The Manipur Shops and Establishments (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) (Amendment) Bill, 2026; and The Manipur Unified (Trade, Shop and Establishment Licensing) Bill, 2026. Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen introduced The Manipur Panchayati Raj (Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2026, while Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam introduced The Manipur Fire and Emergency Service Bill, 2026.
Replying to a Calling Attention Motion raised by MLA K Ranjit Singh, Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam said the people of Manipur and the government have a firm determination to protect the integrity of the state. Replying to another Calling Attention Motion raised by MLA K Meghachandra, the Home Minister said everyone should shoulder responsibility and practise a sense of humanity to restore peace in the state. He said this reflected the state government’s continued commitment to mobilising external and centrally supported resources for implementing development programmes and ongoing projects.
