Speaking to ET, Rao said, “Southern states should not punished for effective implementation of family planning programme.” While Naidu had linked his statement to an increasingly ageing population and how it could impact the economy of India, Rao said the declining population in south India could have a direct bearing on the number of parliamentary seats in the delimitation exercise.
“We are opposed to any attempt to reduce the number of seats in Parliament. This is like punishing us for following a government of India programme,” said Rao. With strict population control measures introduced in the 1990s the southern states have total fertility rates lower than the national average of 2. The National Family Health Survey statistics show that Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka have a TFR of 1.7, Telangana, Kerala and Tamil Nadu are at 1.8.
Every state gets the number of seats in Lok Sabha in proportion to its population. This proportional representation is not mandated for union territories, hill states and northeastern states which have a population of less than 60 lakh. The number of seats in Lok Sabha is also capped and can be revisited only after a Census exercise. As India is looking at initiating its much-delayed Census next year, it will have to address the tricky question of delimitation. Any state which has a lower population stands the chance of a reduced number of seats in Parliament.Rao said that rather than saying that people should have more children, leaders should go into the reasons why people are having fewer children. “This is a question that directly links to economics. People do not have the means to support large families. Also, we need to ask if working women have the requisite support? This is a question which should be left to women,” said Rao.
-
Data Science
SQL for Data Science along with Data Analytics and Data Visualization
-
Web Development
Advanced C++ Mastery: OOPs and Template Techniques
-
Web Development
Django & PostgreSQL Mastery: Build Professional Web Applications
-
Leadership
Business Storytelling Masterclass
-
Artificial Intelligence(AI)
AI for Everyone: Understanding and Applying the Basics on Artificial Intelligence
-
Marketing
Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel
-
Marketing
Performance Marketing for eCommerce Brands
-
Artificial Intelligence(AI)
AI and Analytics based Business Strategy
-
Artificial Intelligence(AI)
Generative AI for Dynamic Java Web Applications with ChatGPT
-
Artificial Intelligence(AI)
Mastering C++ Fundamentals with Generative AI: A Hands-On
-
Web Development
Intermediate C++ Skills: Master Pointers, Structures and File Stream
-
Office Productivity
Mastering Google Sheets: Unleash the Power of Excel and Advance Analysis
-
Web Development
Java 21 Essentials for Beginners: Build Strong Programming Foundations
-
Web Development
Intermediate Java Mastery: Method, Collections, and Beyond
-
Marketing
Modern Marketing Masterclass by Seth Godin
-
Office Productivity
Advanced Excel Course – Financial Calculations & Excel Made Easy
-
Data Science
SQL Server Bootcamp 2024: Transform from Beginner to Pro
-
Finance
A2Z Of Finance: Finance Beginner Course
-
Data Science
MySQL for Beginners: Learn Data Science and Analytics Skills
-
Artificial Intelligence(AI)
Master in Python Language Quickly Using the ChatGPT Open AI
-
Office Productivity
Microsoft Word Mastery: From Beginner to Expert
-
Office Productivity
Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide 2024
On August 7, Naidu’s Cabinet had taken a decision to scrap two-child norm for contesting local body elections. Later, on August 19, at a roundtable with CEOs at Sri City, Naidu had said that people should have more children as India increasingly has an ageing population. M K Stalin also supported Naidu. “People in olden days used to wish thus: ‘Pathinarum petru peru vazhvu vazhga (Beget sixteen gifts to live a full life).’ Today people wish to have fewer children and live happily,” said Stalin at an event adding, “In the scenario of a reduction in Lok Sabha constituencies, however, a question arises on the need to restrict ourselves to few children. A situation has risen where we have to say let us also have 16 children.”
Source: Economic Times
