Census 2027: The 14 questions and why opposition fears an NPR 'backdoor'

Enumerators have begun the decennial headcount in Ladakh and snowbound regions. New questions in the Census questionnaire have raised opposition concerns about its purpose. Critics allege the Census is becoming a backdoor for the National Population Register. The Census Act legally protects personal information collected during the exercise. Experts debate the data's use and potential privacy implications.