Centre Notifies 40 Questions for Census 2027 Including Caste and COVID-19 Vaccination Details
The Centre has notified 40 questions for the population enumeration phase of Census 2027, marking the first time caste details will be collected comprehensively since 1931. The questionnaire includes caste, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe status, COVID-19 vaccination location, Aadhaar, bank accounts, and other demographic, educational, and economic information. Enumeration begins September 1 in Ladakh and snow-bound areas, with self-enumeration available from August 17 to 31. Opposition parties, including Congress, have raised concerns over the absence of a predefined caste list and lack of political consultation.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 1%, Centre 94%, Right 5%). Overall sentiment is neutral (49/100). Lens Score 43/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, economictimes, wion, thefinancialexpress, businessstandard, hindustantimes, thetelegraph, oneindia, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 7 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (35–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 14 Aug, 07:48 am. Other outlets followed.