Congress party alleges government misuse of Census 2027 and democratic institutions

The Congress party has launched a series of allegations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the upcoming 2027 Census. Party leaders claim the government is orchestrating the census to determine citizenship, a move they describe as “blatantly illegal.” These allegations follow reports suggesting census enumerators might be encouraged to collect Aadhaar data for use as citizenship proof, though census officials have denied such instructions.

Additionally, Congress leaders have accused the central government of attempting to sabotage a caste census. They noted that the 2027 census questionnaire lacks a specific drop-down menu for caste selection, despite previous recommendations made to the Supreme Court.

During a large-scale INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan, Congress officials asserted that the massive turnout serves as a public rejection of the current administration. AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal stated that the gathering reflects widespread discontent and an electorate that believes democratic institutions, including the Election Commission, are being undermined by the ruling dispensation.