At least four kids: MP Brahmin board chief proposes Rs 1 lakh prize for couples to embrace big families | READ

MP: Citing worries about population growth and cultural preservation, Pandit Vishnu Rajoria, the head of the Parshuram Kalyan Board, causes debate by giving a reward of Rs 1 lakh to Brahmin couples with four or more children.

Couples to have ‘at least 4 kids’,

Brahmin board chief urges couples to have ‘at least 4 kids’, (Freepik)

Madhya Pradesh: According to the head of the Parshuram Kalyan Board, Pandit Vishnu Rajoria, Brahmins should have at least four children. This has, of course, engendered a far-reaching debate on population, culture, and policy.

The Parshuram Kalyan Board, presided over by Pandit Vishnu Rajoria, who is reportedly balanced on the weighing scale by a cabinet rank minister, declares an incentive of Rs 1 lakh reward to the Brahmin couples in view of producing "at least four children." It is in the controversy of this that Indore became relevant. It has triggered off a national debate on a full scale.

Reward for the Young Ones

However, this declining rate of population is worrisome for Rajoria, particularly because it relates to Brahmin youth. "This is the right time for the youth to take this responsibility," said Rajoria while terming the old population as insufficient to solve it.

A Non-Government Venture

Elaborating further on the nature of the award, Rajoria said, "It's my personal initiative and not government-sponsored." He clarified that the government assurance of the financial support did not depend upon his position at the Parshuram Kalyan Board.

He attracted the Brahmin community by telling them that they should increase their population, promising education and job training for their children. He was confident the community could independently deliver on such promises.

Opposition Criticism

Criticism came from senior leaders such as Nayak in telling the press that the stand taken by Rajoria was one of opposition and that fewer children are better in terms of better education and better opportunities.

Nayak also termed the report of threat faced by Hindu populations as "imaginary paranoia." He said national strength comes from unity and not divisions based on religion or demography.

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