Congress leader slams Andhra Pradesh CM’s population growth incentive
Congress leader Husain Dalwai criticized Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu's announcement of cash incentives for families having a third or fourth child. Dalwai argued that instead of promoting population growth, the focus should be on better representation and family planning. He emphasized that India is already overpopulated and that incentives should be directed towards families with fewer children.
- ▪Chandrababu Naidu announced cash incentives for families having a third or fourth child.
- ▪Husain Dalwai criticized this approach, suggesting it reflects fear of losing political representation.
- ▪Dalwai highlighted that India is overpopulated and advocated for incentives for smaller families.
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A day after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu announced cash incentives to families having a third or fourth child, Congress leader Husain Dalwai slammed the strategy of seeking population growth to boost political heft. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu announces incentives for third and fourth children under new population management policy“They should instead seek better representation. They are now scared that when their population is under control, they will get less representation as compared to the northern States like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. But this is the wrong approach. Today, even Muslims follow family planning. The spread of health and education has led to more awareness,” Mr.
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