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Ex-Officials Urge Strict Census Confidentiality Amid NPR/NRC Concerns

Ex-Officials Urge Strict Census Confidentiality Amid NPR/NRC Concerns

Former officials in India called for robust confidentiality of Census 2027 data amid fears it could be linked to the NPR and NRC. Citing historical precedents, they stressed legal safeguards to prevent misuse.

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Ex-officials say Census data must be confidential amid concerns over potential NPR, NRC links