The Economic Times

Manipur to use 1951 as base year for NRC, state home minister confirms to assembly

Manipur's home minister announced the state will use 1951 as the base year for the NRC. The government will pursue this matter with the central government for approval. Officials have detected 24,475 illegal immigrants within the state's borders. Nearly 15,000 individuals have already been pushed back through diplomatic channels. The Manipur State Population Commission has been constituted following a legislative assembly resolution.