Census in West Bengal to start from August 1: CM Suvendu
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the state census will take place from August 1, 2027, to February 28, 2028. He emphasized the importance of participation and stated that the census is a constitutional obligation. The Chief Minister also highlighted issues related to demographic changes due to cross-border infiltration and the need for accurate data for governance.
- ▪The West Bengal Census 2027 will be conducted from August 1, 2027, to February 28, 2028.
- ▪Suvendu Adhikari urged citizens to participate, stating the census is a constitutional obligation.
- ▪He mentioned the impact of cross-border infiltration on the state's demographics and the need for accurate census data.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said on Friday (May 29, 2026) that the West Bengal Census 2027 would be held between August 1 and end of February 2028 next year.Emphasising that the exercise had nothing to do with politics, the Chief Minister urged people in the State to participate in the process. He stressed that the census was a constitutional obligation. Preparing India for a credible digital Census“The Government of India sent a letter to the previous West Bengal government on May 16, 2025, calling on it to start the census. I will not politicise the issue, but I will say that it is unfortunate that the previous State government did not respond,” Mr.
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