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EC launches SIR Phase III nationwide excluding JK Ladakh and Himachal, with door verification for 36 73 crore voters

EC launches SIR Phase III nationwide excluding JK Ladakh and Himachal, with door verification for 36 73 crore voters

The Election Commission of India on Thursday rolled out Phase III of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise across 16 states and three Union Territories, aiming to clean and update electoral rolls ahead of future polls. The nationwide phase will not run in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh; their schedule will come later due to the completion of Census work and snowbound conditions. Door-to-door verification will involve 3.94 lakh booth-level officers and 3.42 lakh party agents.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Rijiju says India Muslim population could match Indonesia after census

Rijiju says India Muslim population could match Indonesia after census

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said India’s upcoming census is expected to show the Muslim population at a level comparable to Indonesia’s. He stressed the value of knowing community numbers while underlining that every person, irrespective of community size, remains Indian. The remarks point to a potential demographic shift and a message on national unity.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026

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Kashmiri Pandits Protest Relief Ration Merge into NFSA Demand Census Recognition

Kashmiri Pandits Protest Relief Ration Merge into NFSA Demand Census Recognition

Displaced Kashmiri Pandits held a street protest in Srinagar against Jammu and Kashmir’s plan to fold their relief ration system into the National Food Security Act. Organisers argued the overhaul threatens their welfare and recognition, and they demanded specific mention of their community in the census, saying it is “about our existence.”

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 6 May 2026
Delhi pushes Census 2027 self count for tenants and migrants as fraud calls surge

Delhi pushes Census 2027 self count for tenants and migrants as fraud calls surge

Delhi authorities have kicked off Census 2027 self-enumeration across Municipal Corporation wards, urging residents including tenants and migrants to register their households online. The process is voluntary and began with the Lieutenant Governor taking part. Officials also warned people about fraud calls asking for sensitive details, noting participants will receive an ID for later door-to-door verification.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
Canada Census 2026 to ask sexual orientation and warns of penalties for missing the form

Canada Census 2026 to ask sexual orientation and warns of penalties for missing the form

Canada has started collecting data for its 2026 Census of Population and Agriculture, and for the first time residents will be asked about their sexual orientation. Officials say the change follows consultations and is meant to fill data gaps to shape programs and policies supporting equal opportunities. Census completion is mandatory, with penalties for non-compliance.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
Delhi guest teachers face termination after allegedly refusing census duty

Delhi guest teachers face termination after allegedly refusing census duty

Nearly 142 guest teachers in Delhi may be terminated after being accused of refusing mandatory census duty. The district administration has termed their alleged stance serious misconduct, warning that it harms public interest. Officials say the matter is being treated with strict action, triggering a heated debate over civic duty, accountability, and how census responsibilities are enforced.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 28 Apr 2026

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