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Tripura Opposition Flags Census Data Tampering, Calls on CM for Action
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 03:25 AM
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The Leader of Opposition in Tripura has alleged that some officials are pressuring census enumerators to modify data and has urged the Chief Minister to intervene.
The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Tripura has publicly raised concerns over alleged irregularities in the ongoing census exercise. According to the LoP, certain officials are exerting pressure on enumerators to alter the figures they collect, compromising the integrity of the data.
In response to these claims, the LoP has appealed directly to the Chief Minister, seeking immediate intervention to ensure that the census process remains free from undue influence. The opposition leader emphasized that any manipulation could affect resource allocation and policy planning based on the census outcomes.
As of now, no official comment has been recorded from the state government or the officials alleged to be involved. The matter is expected to be debated further in the state assembly, where the opposition aims to secure a transparent investigation.
In response to these claims, the LoP has appealed directly to the Chief Minister, seeking immediate intervention to ensure that the census process remains free from undue influence. The opposition leader emphasized that any manipulation could affect resource allocation and policy planning based on the census outcomes.
As of now, no official comment has been recorded from the state government or the officials alleged to be involved. The matter is expected to be debated further in the state assembly, where the opposition aims to secure a transparent investigation.