Field supervision, correcting ‘discrepancies’ are normal practice in statistical exercise, says RG&CCI Director

An official from the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India clarified that field inspections and data corrections are standard procedures in census operations. The statement refutes allegations of data tampering regarding the 2027 Census.
Why it matters
Transparency in census operations is vital for public trust in government statistical data and administrative planning.
An official from the office of Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RG&CCI) said on Friday (June 5, 2026) that that the House Listing Operation is still under way in Rajasthan and that the process of Census is multi-pronged.
The article provides the government's response to allegations, maintaining a neutral reporting stance.
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