The ongoing fast unto death at Ramlila Maidan in Lajpat Nagar concluded on its 22nd day, highlighting the ‘need for a Population Control Act in India’.
The fast, led by Anil Choudhary, President of Population Solution Foundation, saw the participation of Union Minister Giriraj Singh, District Magistrate Rakesh Singh, Meerut MP Rajendra Aggarwal, and Trans Hindon Area DCP Shubham Patel.
Addressing the alarming rate of population growth, Union Minister Giriraj Singh said that India is adding a population equivalent to two Israels every year.
“Today the population is increasing by two crores every year. We are producing the population of two Israels every year,”
He said that the country’s resources are limited, and urgent measures are required to curb the population explosion. Singh highlighted the need for a Population Control Act, linking it to the broader implementation of a Common Civil Code.
“Implementing a Common Civil Code and a Population Control Act is not just a promise; it’s a commitment to the well-being of our nation. Let’s unite for a sustainable future,” he said.
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