Sonia Gandhi, the Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party, said on Monday that the delay in the census has denied 14 crore Indians their rightful benefits under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). She emphasized that food security is not a privilege but a fundamental right. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, she pointed out that the census, which is already delayed by four years, may not take place this year either. Sonia Gandhi expressed concern that this delay is affecting many people’s access to essential benefits, especially food security, which is vital for their well-being. The lack of a proper census is hampering the proper distribution of resources meant for those in need.