The New Indian Express ·
Census 2027: Population count in four poll-bound states from Dec 1; Congress alleges 'nefarious' motives
Population enumeration for Census 2027 will take place in Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and parts of Uttarakhand from December 1, 2026, to January 4, 2027, the Registrar General of India said on Saturday, advancing the exercise in states likely to go to polls early next year.
The move drew criticism from the Congress, which accused the Modi government of “shoddy planning” and alleged that “some nefarious political calculations” were behind the decision.
In a gazette notification, Registrar General of India (RGI) and Census Commissioner of India Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan said citizens in these areas can opt for self-enumeration from November 16 to November 30, 2026.
