New Delhi, April 1 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday filled the self-enumeration form for the first phase of the Census 2027 as the nationwide 'House Listing' process commenced on Wednesday.

Shah emphasised the importance of the census in accelerating India's development journey and ensuring government schemes reach every citizen effectively.

In a post on X, Amit Shah wrote, "As part of the first phase of the Census, the 'House Listing' process commencing today, I filled the self-enumeration form. This process will play a crucial role in accelerating India's development journey and ensuring that government schemes reach every citizen effectively. Soon, the census team will visit your home as well. You are requested to extend...