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In Photos: Manipur Strike Shuts Markets, Demands NRC Rollout

Markets remained shut in Imphal on the first day of a two-day strike called by the JFD, demanding NRC implementation and the return of IDPs to their original homes before the census

Markets shut down during the first day of the two-day strike called by the Campaign for Just and Free Delimitation (JFD), demanding implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur and the return of internally displaced people (IDPs) to their original homes before census, in Imphal, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. | Photo: PTI
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A deserted street during the first day of the two-day strike called by the Campaign for Just and Free Delimitation (JFD), demanding implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur and the return of internally displaced people (IDPs) to their original homes before census, in Imphal, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026.
A deserted street during the first day of the two-day strike called by the Campaign for Just and Free Delimitation (JFD), demanding implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur and the return of internally displaced people (IDPs) to their original homes before census, in Imphal, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. | Photo: PTI
Commuters pass by on a partially deserted street during the first day of the two-day strike called by the Campaign for Just and Free Delimitation (JFD), demanding implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur and the return of internally displaced people (IDPs) to their original homes before census, in Imphal, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026.
Commuters pass by on a partially deserted street during the first day of the two-day strike called by the Campaign for Just and Free Delimitation (JFD), demanding implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur and the return of internally displaced people (IDPs) to their original homes before census, in Imphal, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. | Photo: PTI
Markets shut down during the first day of the two-day strike called by the Campaign for Just and Free Delimitation (JFD), demanding implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur and the return of internally displaced people (IDPs) to their original homes before census, in Imphal, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026.
Markets shut down during the first day of the two-day strike called by the Campaign for Just and Free Delimitation (JFD), demanding implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur and the return of internally displaced people (IDPs) to their original homes before census, in Imphal, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. | Photo: PTI
Students carry placards during a peaceful rally organized by the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD), in Imphal, Manipur, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. Protesters demanded the implementation and update of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state before the government conducts nationwide census operations.
Students carry placards during a peaceful rally organized by the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD), in Imphal, Manipur, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. Protesters demanded the implementation and update of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state before the government conducts nationwide census operations. | Photo: PTI
Students take part in a peaceful rally organized by the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD), in Imphal, Manipur, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.
Students take part in a peaceful rally organized by the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD), in Imphal, Manipur, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. | Photo: PTI
Members of the Justice and Fair Delimitation (JFD) Student Wing clash with security personnel as they try to storm the DM College of Teacher Education on the DM University campus, in Imphal, Manipur, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.
Members of the Justice and Fair Delimitation (JFD) Student Wing clash with security personnel as they try to storm the DM College of Teacher Education on the DM University campus, in Imphal, Manipur, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. | Photo: PTI
Members of the Justice and Fair Delimitation (JFD) Student Wing clash with security personnel as they try to storm the DM College of Teacher Education on the DM University campus, in Imphal, Manipur, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.
Members of the Justice and Fair Delimitation (JFD) Student Wing clash with security personnel as they try to storm the DM College of Teacher Education on the DM University campus, in Imphal, Manipur, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. | Photo: PTI
Members of the Justice and Fair Delimitation (JFD) Student Wing clash with security personnel as they try to storm the DM College of Teacher Education on the DM University campus, in Imphal, Manipur, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.
Members of the Justice and Fair Delimitation (JFD) Student Wing clash with security personnel as they try to storm the DM College of Teacher Education on the DM University campus, in Imphal, Manipur, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. | Photo: PTI
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