Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:48pm on 28 Oct 2024,Monday India
India’s next nationwide census will start in 2025 and conclude in 2026, marking a shift with expanded data collection on religion, sect, and caste categories, according to government sources. For the first time, citizens may specify their sect affiliations, including distinctions like Shia-Sunni or Lingayats. Major political parties, including JDU and LJP, are pressing for comprehensive caste data, with leaders emphasizing that such data supports social policies. Congress has criticized the government’s stance, calling it a betrayal of the OBC community. The census will be conducted in 2035, 2045, and 2055, adjusting from its traditional 10-year cycle.
