Kharge, Rahul Gandhi urge Modi to withdraw caste census questionnaire
Congress leaders say free-form caste entries could lead to multiple names for the same community and distort the final data
India
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Caste count : Census must be conducted with clarity, transparency
The Tribune Editorial: Asking enumerators to classify people could turn a Census into an exercise in official certification of caste identity.
India
Caste among 40 Census queries notified by govt
Will be first exercise since 1931 to enumerate caste
India
Centre notifies 40 questions for Census 2027; caste, SC, ST status included
The enumerators will also ask for the birthplace of respondents, place of last residence, reason for migration, duration of stay in this village/town since last migration, and permanent residential address
Editorials
Census 2027: The importance of counting right
India's upcoming 2027 census is crucial for updating governance using accurate population data, essential for effective policy-making. The digital shift and inclusion of caste data present opportunities but require careful implementation to ensure inclusivity, protect privacy, and avoid political polarization, ultimately strengthening democracy.
