Opposition Slams RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s ‘3-Children’ Remark: “Who Will Feed Them?”

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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s recent statement advocating for Indian couples to have at least three children to counter the nation’s declining population growth has sparked sharp criticism from opposition leaders. Bhagwat made the remark during a speech at the ‘Kathale Kul (clan) Sammelan’ in Nagpur on Sunday, emphasizing that a total fertility rate (TFR) below 2.1 poses a risk of societal extinction.

Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) leader Jitendra Awhad was quick to denounce the comment. “You can say whatever you want, but who will take care of these children? Who will feed them, who will admit them to schools? Do we have such resources? Is India that rich?” Awhad questioned, expressing concerns over the practical implications of Bhagwat’s suggestion.

Speaking to reporters, Awhad noted that the rising cost of living and inflation make it challenging for families to manage even one or two children. “Women of the house understand Economics better than anyone in the world. They know how to run the household while managing rising school fees and daily expenses,” he said, underscoring the strain of inflation on family planning decisions.

Awhad also criticized Bhagwat for infringing on personal choices, saying, “How many children should a couple have? Leave that to the husband and wife. Or are you going to press them to have four children?”

Bhagwat, during his speech, had described family as a fundamental unit of society, asserting that it plays a crucial role in societal stability. However, his remarks have triggered a political row, with opposition parties accusing him of making impractical suggestions without addressing the economic realities faced by ordinary citizens.

The debate over population control policies and family planning in India remains a contentious issue, with leaders from various political spectrums weighing in on Bhagwat’s controversial recommendation. While the RSS chief’s comments aim to address population decline, critics argue that solutions should focus on empowering families with better access to education, healthcare, and economic stability rather than prescribing the number of children they should have.

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