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RSS leader Sunil Ambekar urges review of population policies amid demographic shift
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 06:33 AM
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RSS functionary Sunil Ambekar highlighted what he described as a demographic imbalance in India and called for a non‑sectarian assessment of existing population policies.
Sunil Ambekar, a senior leader of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, addressed a gathering in New Delhi, warning that India is undergoing a noticeable demographic shift that requires careful scrutiny.
He urged listeners to discard “secular” and “communal” labels when discussing the issue, emphasizing that population policies should be examined on factual grounds. Ambekar suggested that existing measures may need adjustment to reflect regional differences in fertility rates, migration patterns and age structure.
The comments arrive as the government continues to track population trends and their implications for economic planning. While no specific policy changes were announced, Ambekar called for a broader public debate and the involvement of demography experts in shaping future strategies.
He urged listeners to discard “secular” and “communal” labels when discussing the issue, emphasizing that population policies should be examined on factual grounds. Ambekar suggested that existing measures may need adjustment to reflect regional differences in fertility rates, migration patterns and age structure.
The comments arrive as the government continues to track population trends and their implications for economic planning. While no specific policy changes were announced, Ambekar called for a broader public debate and the involvement of demography experts in shaping future strategies.