‘Nefarious purpose’: Congress on Census questions

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The Congress party has alleged that Census 2027’s caste question methodology is flawed. They claim the census has a deeper nefarious purpose, citing new micro-questions. Previously, the government had rejected a caste census in its Supreme Court affidavit. The party questions the absence of a drop-down caste selection menu. This move contradicts the government’s earlier recommendation for consistent data.

The Congress party has alleged that Census 2027’s caste question methodology is flawed

New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday alleged that the methodology of asking questions on caste in Census 2027 is “deliberately flawed” and the census has a “deeper nefarious purpose”.

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh claimed that the micro questions on religion, date of birth and the place of birth of parents have never been asked before.

Ramesh shared a media report on X which maintained that Census 2027 seeks information on religion, date of birth and place of birth up to the village level of both father and mother.

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