"If religion prevents one from opting for family planning norms, we must go by the nationalist spirit and formulate a policy keeping under consideration the available resources of the country," Dr Krishna Gopal told a motely group of journalists. The resolution delved into the demographics of Assam.
All this happened almost a year-and-a-half ago in Ranchi where the RSS top brass met for three days just before Diwali of 2015.
Since then, the BJP has registered an emphatic victory in Assam — and a resounding victory at that.
"We have suggested that the two-children norm will be applicable also in employment generation schemes like giving tractors, proving homes and other government benefits. Those with more than two children will not be eligible for all government schemes. This norm will be applicable in panchayat, municipal bodies and autonomous councils’ elections too," the Assam minister said.
He added that any person who gets a government job after meeting the norms will have to maintain it till end of service.
"We have suggested making all facilities like fees, transportation, books and hostel fees free for all girls. We are hoping that it will encourage girls to complete their education," he said.
Interestingly, in the last one year, a non-descript NGO formed in 2016 has quietly started to build a campaign for a nationwide population policy. The Taxpayers Association of India has been pushing a hash tag #bharat4populationlaw on social media.
Some videos posted by the organisation detail the taxpayers’ money spent on population control “which have borne little or no result”.
"It is a nationwide campaign which we plan to ratchet up to the next level in the coming months,” said Manu Gaur, President of Taxpayers Association of Bharat (TAXAB). "But I must make it clear that we are not associated with any organisation or a party.”
Comments
0 comment