What happened: Congress sought postponement of the Census exercise in Manipur
Congress sought postponement of the Census exercise in Manipur due to continuing violence and displacement. Congress argued that conducting the Census under current conditions would be unjust to people affected by the conflict and that accurate house listing of displaced people living in relief camps is practically difficult.
Parliamentary trigger and cited figures
Inner Manipur Member of Parliament A. Bi mol Akoijam raised the demand in Parliament. Congress linked the demand to violence continuing from May 3, 2023 and cited figures connected with displacement and housing damage:
Congress cited about 60,000 people remaining homeless.Congress described many displaced people as living in relief camps.Congress claimed more than 10,000 houses were destroyed.
Congress clarified its request: postponement instead of cancellation
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