Delhi to Begin Second Phase of Census 2027 on January 10 with Self-Enumeration
Delhi's second phase of Census 2027 is expected to begin on January 10, 2027, with a 15-day self-enumeration period followed by house-to-house enumeration from January 25 to February 28. A revisional round is scheduled for March 1 to 5. The first phase covered about 76 lakh houses and 55 lakh households, recording over 2.3 crore residents. The upcoming phase will collect detailed personal, social, and economic data through 40 questions, including caste details recorded for the first time since 1931. A meeting chaired by the Delhi chief secretary will finalize the schedule.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 43/100.
Outlets measured: indiatoday, indiatvnews, businessstandard, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 22 Oct, 10:10 am. Other outlets followed.