RSS chief warns India's population growth below 2.1 could lead to societal collapse, sparking debate.

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat warned that a population growth rate below 2.1 could lead to societal collapse, emphasizing the importance of family and population growth. Speaking at an event in Nagpur, Bhagwat cited India's population policy from around 1998-2002, which aimed to keep the growth rate above 2.1. Critics from the Congress party have called his remarks regressive, questioning the focus on increasing fertility rates.

December 01, 2024
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