<h1>Congress Criticizes Government for Census Delay, Budget Misuse; Highlights Impact on Public Welfare and Security Issues</h1> The Congress criticized the government in the Rajya Sabha for delaying the census and underutilizing the Home Ministry's budget. A Congress leader highlighted the significant population increase since the last census in 2011, stressing the importance of updated data for public welfare programs. He noted that the delay deprives millions of potential benefits under the National Food Security Act. Despite acknowledging Covid-related disruptions, he criticized the lapse of census funds and unspent allocations for border infrastructure and police modernization. Concerns were also raised about security issues, including illegal border activities, and the need for increased disaster management funding.