RSS seeks review of country's population policy

October 31, 2015 20:31

The RSS today sought a review of population policy in the country in the wake of "severe demographic changes" found in the religion data of Census 2011.

Expressing concern over the 'demographic imbalances', the RSS' Akhil Bharatiya Karyakari Mandal passed a resolution urging the Centre to reformulate the National Population Policy keeping in view the availability of resources in the country, future needs and the 'problem of demographic imbalance.'

The resolution, a copy of which was released to the media here, also asked for a total curb on infiltration from across the border, preparation of National Register of Citizens and preventing these infiltrators from acquiring citizenship rights and purchasing land.

Briefing the press on the resolution adopted by the RSS, its Sah-Sarakaryavah Krishna Gopal said the religion data of Census 2011 highlighted the necessity of the review of population policy.

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