The upcoming Census 2027 has come under scrutiny as former officials express reservations about data confidentiality. The Union Government decided to advance the Population Enumeration phase in four poll-bound states, along with new questions in the schedule. Critics fear links to the National Population Register (NPR) and National Register of Citizens (NRC), which could affect data quality.
Ex-officials say Census data must be confidential amid concerns over potential NPR, NRC links.
- New Chapter K for Ladakh — The Home Ministry proposes an elected body under Article 371
- Tax Evasion Allegations — Congress seeks a JPC probe into ₹10,000 crore in unregistered party donations
- Forest Rights Dispute — Tribal groups demand the withdrawal of a memo regarding Gram Sabha consent
In a parallel development, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has proposed an elected body for Ladakh by introducing a new constitutional provision under Article 371 in a proposed Chapter K.
The Indian National Congress alleged that 3,260 registered unrecognised political parties (RUPPs) had received political donations and evaded income tax to the tune of ₹10,000 crore, demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta orally indicated the government's intent to challenge an Allahabad High Court decision to quash NSA detention of a Delhi University law student.
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) said it does not have readily available data on de-reservation proposals received over the last six years.
