In Gurugram, Haryana, a significant standoff is occurring as Census enumerators, tasked with collecting data for the 2027 Census, report being denied entry into gated housing societies. The Haryana administration has recommended filing a First Information Report (FIR) against two government school staff members for refusing to perform their Census duties, highlighting the seriousness of the situation. Under the Census Act, obstructing the Census can result in imprisonment of up to three years. Census enumerators, primarily government school teachers, are responsible for gathering household and demographic data, including family size, age, gender, and housing conditions. They are also facilitating the self-enumeration process, a new feature of this Census. Despite having valid identification, enumerators have faced resistance from Residents Welfare Associations (RWAs) and security personnel, leading authorities to instruct RWAs to allow enumerators entry. The government is addressing residents' concerns about data privacy and the authenticity of field staff through public awareness campaigns. Census 2027 is notable for being India's first fully digital enumeration and aims to include caste data. The first phase of the Census began on April 1 and will continue until September 30. Authorities are urging residents to cooperate with enumerators to ensure accurate data collection.