JD(U) welcomes national Census notification; Cong demands detailed road map

IANS | June 16, 2025 3:54 PM

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) As the Centre issued a formal notification to conduct India’s 16th population census — that is set to include caste enumeration in 2027 — political reactions have begun pouring in. While the Janata Dal (United) praised the move and hailed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s long-standing demand, the Congress expressed cautious support, demanding clarity on the execution model, timelines, and budget.