Congress Slams Census 2027 Design, Raises Data Quality Concerns

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh launched a scathing critique of the Census 2027 framework on Wednesday, alleging the government's approach to the decennial exercise was fundamentally flawed. Ramesh characterized the census design as "perverted" and suggested the underlying intent was questionable, signaling the opposition's growing concerns about the data collection process.

Ramesh's comments came in response to recent statements by former Census officials, who have raised serious reservations about the quality of data expected to be gathered in four states heading toward elections. These officials have warned that methodological issues could compromise the reliability and accuracy of census information.

The Congress party's stance reflects broader skepticism within opposition ranks regarding the administration of the 2027 Census. Party leaders have increasingly scrutinized government procedures for the upcoming enumeration, particularly in politically sensitive states where electoral activity may intersect with census operations.

The government has not yet issued a formal response to the Congress allegations. Census operations are typically conducted once every decade and are considered critical for policy planning, resource allocation, and constitutional representation calculations across India.