Private member’s invoice to control inhabitants withdrawn in Rajya Sabha

By PTI

NEW DELHI: A non-public member’s invoice to control the nation’s inhabitants launched by BJP member Rakesh Sinha within the Rajya Sabha was withdrawn on Friday.

Sinha withdrew The Population Regulation Bill, 2019, expressing confidence that “we will be able to control our population rising above caste, religion, language and district” on account of great efforts being undertaken by the federal government on this regard.

Sinha cited the instance of Hindu and Muslim inhabitants progress fee variations in Kerala and West Bengal.

He mentioned that from 2001 to 2011, the decadal progress fee of the Muslim inhabitants was 21 per cent whereas that of the Hindu inhabitants is 10 per cent.

Similarly, in Kerala, the decadal progress fee of Hindus is 10 per cent whereas that of Muslims within the state is 29 per cent, Sinha mentioned, and added that “facts do not change by closing one’s eyes”.

He mentioned consideration must be paid to the whole marital fertility fee.

“Our (government’s) efforts are being undertaken in a constitutional manner. We do not want to repeat the Emergency,” Sinha mentioned.

Participating within the dialogue, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya mentioned inhabitants management ought to occur by creating consciousness amongst folks and it shouldn’t occur by drive and being made obligatory.

“We have gained results as the fertility rate has come down to around 2 per cent. It tells us that the family planning mission is moving towards success,” the minister acknowledged.

Mandaviya famous that the nation has witnessed a inhabitants progress fee dip from the 70s and 80s with the success of varied coverage measures.

“The government’s policy is to pursue its goals without using force and by adopting initiatives around creating awareness and by educating people. We are moving ahead by following this.”

“I agree with Rakesh Sinha that the family should be small and that the population should be stabilised. The policies which have been followed to date will help us achieve our goals. So I request the honourable member to withdraw the bill,” he acknowledged.

He assured the member that the federal government below the management of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was taking a variety of steps to stabilize the inhabitants within the nation.

Mandaviya additionally elaborated on the measures taken by the federal government in enhancing healthcare infrastructure within the nation, together with a rise within the variety of MBBS and PG seats throughout states.

Earlier, Okay J Alphons of the BJP mentioned there was a necessity to coach folks concerning the matter.

John Brittas of CPI (M) attacked the observe of polygamy and confused the necessity for sturdy measures to examine inhabitants progress in sure states.

AAP MP Sanjay Singh raised within the House the problem of the alleged “attack” on Delhi Chief Minister and celebration chief Arvind Kejriwal.