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Parliament Set to Discuss NRC and Census Issues
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🗓 18 Aug 2026, 08:18 AM
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The Indian Parliament is expected to address concerns over the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and census data in an upcoming session.
The Indian Parliament is poised to bring the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and census issues to the floor in its next session. The NRC, a controversial database intended to identify legal residents, has been a focal point of debate for several years. Meanwhile, the census, which provides vital demographic data for policy planning, has faced delays and scrutiny over its methodology. Lawmakers are expected to discuss the implications of both the NRC and census data on governance, citizenship rights, and resource allocation. No specific date has been announced, but the issue has been flagged as a priority on the parliamentary agenda.