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Prakash Raj-backed SIR survey uncovers errors in Karnataka's census enumeration
✍️ theweek.in
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 03:02 AM
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A ground survey conducted by the SIR group, supported by actor Prakash Raj, has identified significant mistakes in Karnataka's ongoing census enumeration, prompting calls for corrective action.
The SIR (Survey for Indian Rights) team, operating under the patronage of veteran actor Prakash Raj, carried out a field verification exercise across several districts of Karnataka. Their findings point to inconsistencies in household listings, duplicate entries, and missed dwellings, which could affect the accuracy of the state's census data.
According to the survey report, the errors were most pronounced in rural blocks where enumerators faced logistical challenges. The SIR team documented instances where families were either omitted or recorded multiple times, leading to potential distortions in demographic and socio‑economic indicators.
State officials have been briefed on the observations and have promised a review of the enumeration methodology. The report has also sparked a broader debate on the robustness of the census process and the need for independent oversight to ensure data integrity.
Stakeholders, including civil society groups and political parties, are urging the government to address the gaps before the final census figures are released, citing the impact on resource allocation and policy planning.
According to the survey report, the errors were most pronounced in rural blocks where enumerators faced logistical challenges. The SIR team documented instances where families were either omitted or recorded multiple times, leading to potential distortions in demographic and socio‑economic indicators.
State officials have been briefed on the observations and have promised a review of the enumeration methodology. The report has also sparked a broader debate on the robustness of the census process and the need for independent oversight to ensure data integrity.
Stakeholders, including civil society groups and political parties, are urging the government to address the gaps before the final census figures are released, citing the impact on resource allocation and policy planning.