Politics
Census schedule changes signal February-March 2027 assembly polls in 5 states
Changes to the Census 2027 timetable in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Goa and Manipur point to assembly elections being held in February-March 2027. The Election Commission is expected to complete polling before the first assembly term ends on 13 March 2027, with Uttar Pradesh likely to require multiple phases.