Watch: Census 2027: Can its data be used to create an NRC?
Former Deputy Registrar General K. Narayanan Unni discusses the legal and administrative differences between the Census and the National Population Register. The article explores concerns regarding the potential use of 2027 Census data for creating a National Register of Citizens.
Why it matters
It highlights the ongoing debate over data privacy and the potential for government administrative tools to be repurposed for controversial citizenship verification processes.
Can Census 2027 data be used to create a National Register of Citizens (NRC)? Former Deputy Registrar General of India K.
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