Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to disband the Standing Committee of the Department of Statistics, which oversees national and caste-wise censuses, has stirred controversy. This move follows a three-year hiatus in these crucial activities and raises concerns about transparency and policy impact. Journalist Anbu suggests it may be a strategy to manipulate demographic data and evade scrutiny. Critics, including Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, caution that this could result in long-term issues such as increased criticism, ineffective policymaking, and potential electoral backlash.