IT News
Imphal, April 7:
The Joint Committee opposing the delimitation exercise in Manipur has strongly objected to the use of the 2001 census data, terming it “completely bogus” and “unjustified”. The committee, formed in 2020 by several prominent civil society organisations including IPSA, KSA, APNDAM, ACOMLUP, IPAK, and others, has demanded that the discrepancies in the 2001 census be rectified before any delimitation process is carried out.
Addressing media persons, Yumnamcha Dilip, convenor of the committee, stated that conducting the delimitation exercise based on the 2001 census is not only unreasonable but also goes against the principles of fairness. He pointed out that in the 2001 census, three hill districts—Ukhrul, Senapati, and Chandel—saw abnormal growth in population, with nine subdivisions reportedly recording a 23% growth rate per month during the census period.
“This kind of data manipulation is unacceptable,” said Yumnamcha Dilip. “The 2001 census figures are clearly flawed, and proceeding with the delimitation based on such statistics would only deepen the existing mistrust among communities.”
The committee reiterated its demand for the correction of the 2001 census figures before initiating any fresh delimitation process.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has directed that the delimitation exercise in Manipur be completed within three months, setting the deadline for July 21, 2025.
The issue continues to stir significant public and political discourse across the state, with civil society organisations pressing for a fair and transparent process rooted in accurate demographic data.
