Imphal, March 23 -- Political parties and many civil social organizations in Manipur on Sunday announced that the proceeding with delimitation before the National Register of Citizens (NRC) implementation will legitimize encroachers and threaten native communities' rights.

Talking to the newsmen at his office in Imphal, Shiva Sena Manipur State Unit President M Tombi said that his party is demanding the effective implementation of the NRC before initiating the delimitation exercise in Manipur.

Similarly, a newly emerged Joint Committee on Opposing Delimitation Exercise in Manipur, Kangleipak, the powerful All Manipur United Clubs' Organization, and the Committee on Manipur Integrity have also demanded proper implementation of NRC first ...