Congress Alleges Census 2027 Has Nefarious Purpose
· India · The Hindu, Deccan Herald, India Today
The Congress party has criticised the methodology of the upcoming Census 2027, labelling it as deliberately flawed. Party leader Jairam Ramesh stated that the inclusion of micro-level questions regarding religion, date of birth, and the birthplaces of parents is unprecedented. The Congress further alleged that the government is attempting to sabotage the caste census by failing to provide a dedicated drop-down menu for caste selection. The party claims these new data requirements serve a deeper, undisclosed agenda. The government has not provided a public response to these specific allegations regarding the questionnaire's design.
Why it matters
The dispute over census methodology impacts how demographic and caste-based data will be collected and used for future policy planning and social welfare schemes in India.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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