Indian Government Disputes Oxford Study on Covid-19 Deaths

Authorities challenge claims of 1.19 million excess deaths in 2020, citing methodological flaws and robust national data.

Oxford study estimates 1.19 million excess deaths in India during 2020, eight times the official count.
Indian government rejects findings, calling them a 'gross and misleading overestimate.'
Officials argue the study's methodology is flawed and not representative of the entire country.
Government cites data from the Civil Registration System showing no significant increase in death rates.
Researchers defend their approach but acknowledge limitations and potential biases in their data.