RaviNew Delhi, Jan. 26 -- : The central government has released the list of 33 questions to be asked of citizens during the first phase of the upcoming census, which will begin on April 1.

In this phase, a household listing will be conducted, with each state and union Territory allotted a 30-day period to carry out the exercise.

Before finalising the details of the caste enumeration process, the Congress on Monday demanded that the government immediately initiate consultations with political parties, state governments, and citizen organisations.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, writing on social media, said the Modi government has consistently opposed the idea of a caste census. He noted that on April 30, 2025, the government performed a c...