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India's Census 2027 to Recognize Stable Live-in Couples as Married
India's upcoming Census in 2027 will include a provision to consider 'stable' live-in couples as legally married, a significant change in demographic data collection.
30 Mar, 00:14 — 30 Mar, 04:51
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual132d ago
In Census, 'stable' live-in couple to be counted as married
Census 2027 will recognize live-in couples in stable unions as married. The self-enumeration portal clarifies that such relationships should be treated as married. This marks a public acknowledgment, though officials note similar declarations were accepted in past censuses. The question is part of the houselisting operations.
By BHARTI JAIN
Read full article →indian-expressMostly Factual132d ago
‘Stable’ live-in couples to be considered married in Census 2027
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First report: Times of India · 30 Mar, 00:14|Full coverage: 2 · 5h|Window: 5h
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