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Is India really home to 1.4 billion people? It's time to count

India is conducting a much-delayed census, which will provide policymakers with hard data to make decisions about welfare programs, infrastructure, and other public services. The census results will set the stage for parliamentary redistricting.

A resident of Patna, India, answers census questions on May 2: The results will provide policymakers with hard data to make decisions about welfare programs, infrastructure and other public services. (Hindustan Times via Getty Images)

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Much-delayed census to set stage for parliamentary redistricting

KIRAN SHARMA

June 13, 2026 06:00 JST

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Is India really home to 1.4 billion people? It's time to count

India is conducting a much-delayed census, which will provide policymakers with hard data to make decisions about welfare programs, infrastructure, and other public services. The census results will set the stage for parliamentary redistricting.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the census without editorializing or using biased language. It focuses on the practical implications of the census for policy-making and redistricting, without taking a political stance.