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Map on Census portal shows Arunachal town in China, error corrected
An ex-air force officer flagged an error on the Census 2027 self-enumeration portal, where Pasighat was shown as Medog, a Chinese town. The post prompted corrective action on the portal within hours.
Why It Matters
The incident involves territorial labeling on an official government portal, raising questions about accuracy and user trust in public digital services.
Timeline
2 Events
Portal map error corrected after report
April 19, 2026
Within hours of the report, the incorrect label on the Census 2027 self-enumeration portal’s map was corrected to accurately reflect Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh. The issue drew public attention via a post on X by the observer.
Discovery of Census map error showing Pasighat as 'Medog' on the Census 2027 portal
April 19, 2026
Retired Group Captain Mohonto Panging Pao, a resident of Pasighat, attempted to register on the Census 2027 self-enumeration portal (se.census.gov.in) and observed that the map interface labeled Pasighat, in Arunachal Pradesh’s East Siang district, as a Chinese city named 'Medog'. He posted about the finding on X, highlighting the error and its potential implications.