Manipur Shuts Schools, Colleges For 3 Days Amid Escalating NRC-Census Protests And Growing Law-&-Order Concerns | Video
Imphal: The Manipur government has ordered the closure of all schools, colleges and higher education institutions across the state from Thursday (August 20) to Saturday (August 22), citing the prevailing law-and-order situation. According to an order issued by the Education Department on Wednesday, the closure will apply to institutions affiliated with the Board of Secondary Education, Council of…
Imphal, Manipur: The government has ordered the closure of all educational institutions for three days, from August 20 to 22, due to escalating law-and-order concerns. This includes schools, colleges, and universities across the state, affiliated to various boards and sectors. The Education Department's order came after mounting protests demanding the update of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the census.
Protesters held torch rallies and marched to Deputy Commissioner offices, urging the government to defer the Census until the NRC is updated and IDPs are resettled. The police have deployed additional security measures to maintain order during the protests.
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