India launches first census in over 15 years to count 1.4 billion population
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25 claimsThe census will involve more than three million officials.
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The census will include caste data.
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India has over 1.4 billion people.
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Open Questions
5 questionsWhat specific economic conditions will be asked about in the census?
How will the caste data be used for policy and political representation?
What are the exact 33 questions being asked in the census?
How will the digital data collection ensure privacy and accuracy?
What administrative or electoral scheduling caused further delays beyond the pandemic?
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