Manipur: Six student bodies hold consultative discussion on implementation of NRC

IMPHAL — A one day consultative discussion on the implementation of National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur was held in Imphal on Wednesday.

The discussion which was jointly organised by six student bodies resolved to urge Manipur government to take up necessary steps in implementing NRC.

The six student bodies include Manipuri Students’ Federation, Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur, Apunba Ireipakki Maheiroi Singlup, Kangleipak Students’ Association & Students’ Union of Kangleipak.

The consultative discussion was attended by representatives of civil society organisations, student bodies, intellectuals, academicians and others from different districts of the state.

The discussion which was moderated by former acting chairperson of Manipur human rights commission also resolved to support the movements for the implementation of NRC.

It also expressed the need to take up joint efforts and responsibilities in enhancing the consciousness of the level of existing demographic challenges among the masses in the state.

The day’s discussion further resolved to urge the state government for institution of a full-fledged state population commission and its functioning.