The High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes, chaired by a retired Supreme Court judge and including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, is preparing to collect detailed information from state governments on population changes since the 2011 Census. The committee aims to assess demographic shifts, including potential increases in settlements and estimates of 'illegal migrants,' by sending questionnaires to state chief secretaries and visiting affected areas. It will also request data from the Election Commission of India on voters excluded during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, which has removed over 6.5 crore names from electoral rolls. The SIR process has faced criticism for shifting the burden of proof onto voters. The committee's findings will inform preparations for the 2027 Census, which includes a phased approach starting with House Listing and Housing Operations (HLO). The panel plans to submit recommendations to the government soon.
Lettura del bias (Centro): While the article discusses demographic changes and potential issues like 'illegal migration,' it presents the information in a factual manner without overtly criticizing or praising any political group or ideology. The focus remains on administrative processes and data collection rather than taking




