In Manipur, Biometric Recording of Immigrants From Myanmar: Explained
The Manipur government has started a drive to record the biometric details of alleged "illegal migrants" from Myanmar -- an exercise that many say resembles the National Register of Citizens or NRC. On June 22, the Centre wrote to two states -- Manipur and Mizoram -- to begin a drive to record biometric details of suspected illegal immigrants from Myanmar. Officials said records are needed in view of national security.
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