{
  "id": 5796918,
  "title": "Census 2027: The 14 questions and why opposition fears an NPR 'backdoor'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/census-2027-the-14-questions-and-why-opposition-fears-an-npr-backdoor",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T10:06:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/census-2027-the-14-questions-and-why-opposition-fears-an-npr-backdoor/articleshow/133796101.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Census of India for 2027 is about to begin, with questions that have sparked controversy. Six years late, enumerators are starting to knock on doors in Ladakh and other remote regions, starting September 1. The questions include details about a person's father, mother, place of birth, religion, and even digital literacy. This has raised concerns among the opposition, who fear the Census may serve as a \"backdoor\" for the National Population Register (NPR) and the proposed National Register of Citizens (NRC).",
  "summary": "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…",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}