BJP welcomed the announcement of the schedule for India’s 16th Census in 2027 and the inclusion of caste enumeration, calling it a "historic step." BJP leader Tarun Chugh accused Congress and I.N.D.I.A. bloc of indulging in "petty politics", claiming the census will expose their "politics of lies". Opposition leaders, including Tejashwi Yadav and MK Stalin, alleged delay was politically motivated.