Amid growing concerns over the increasing presence of unidentified migrants in Manipur, All Manipur Students’ Union Organisation Secretary Huidrom Punsiba has urged authorities to take up the implementation of the National Register of Citizens and delimitation to safeguard the interests of indigenous people.
Speaking during an academic campaign held as part of the “Realise to Save the Indigenous Peoples of Manipur” initiative, Punsiba stated that a large number of unknown migrants have reportedly settled in the state over time, posing challenges to the demographic balance. He asserted that conducting NRC to properly identify residents, followed by census and delimitation, would be in the best interest of the people.
The campaign, organised as part of AMSU’s ongoing awareness drive, was held at South Point English School of Sciences and Imphal Public School. Punsiba highlighted that data from the 2011 Census already indicated demographic changes, and expressed concern that the situation may have further intensified by 2026.
He further noted that AMSU has long been advocating for measures to address the issue of undocumented migrants, and reiterated that timely action by the government is essential to protect the indigenous population and maintain the state’s demographic integrity.
The programme was attended by Founder Principal Ashem Kenedy of Imphal Public School, Headmaster-in-Charge Bimol Thounaojam of South Point English School of Sciences, along with teachers and students.