According to the report, the Center has deferred the 2027 census in Manipur following protests related to the NRC. In this context, Khemchand Singh appreciated the efforts of leaders from 14 civil society organisations and a delegation of BJP MLAs. These leaders and MLAs had recently campaigned in New Delhi for the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur. The source material does not provide further detail on the official reasons, process, or timeline for the deferral of the census.