By Govind Tekale
Delayed Census Countdown: Will India Meet the 2026 Delimitation Deadline?
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India's 2026 delimitation hangs in balance as census delays pose a serious challenge to political timelines.
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.
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.
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.
Over 200 opposition members in the 18th Lok Sabha spotlight the urgency of updating India's demographic data.
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