Delayed Census Countdown: Will India Meet the 2026 Delimitation Deadline?

India's 2026 delimitation hangs in balance as census delays pose a serious challenge to political timelines.

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With the general election concluded, pressure mounts for a definitive census schedule amid parliamentary debates.

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The cost of the delayed census, estimated over $12 billion, dwarfs expenditures on major infra projects like riverfront beautification.

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Why has the digital census, despite being ready, not attracted voluntary participation for data collection?

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Census Commissioner Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan asserts readiness to conduct the census at the government's command.

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Experts weigh in: the impact of a postponed census could extend beyond politics, affecting economic and social planning.

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A closer look at the international perspective shows how India's census delays contrast with global practices.

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Over 200 opposition members in the 18th Lok Sabha spotlight the urgency of updating India's demographic data.

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