The RSS-affiliated magazine, Organiser, has raised concerns about the rising Muslim population and its impact on India’s demographic balance. The magazine’s latest cover story calls for a national population policy to address these issues and prevent socio-economic disparities and political conflicts. The article highlights the demographic changes and their potential effects on various regions and religious communities in India.
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- Organiser magazine advocates for a national population policy to address demographic changes.
- Concerns raised about the rising Muslim population and its impact on demographic balance.
- Article emphasizes the need to ensure demographic changes don’t disproportionately affect any community.
- Demographic changes could lead to socio-economic disparities and political conflicts.
- Significant increase in Muslim population in border districts like West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, and Uttarakhand.
- Potential redistricting during PM Modi’s third term could impact western and southern states.
- Criticism of politicians like Rahul Gandhi and Mamata Banerjee for allegedly exploiting religious sentiments.
- Western and southern states have performed better in population control measures.
- Census data shows a higher birth rate among Muslims compared to Hindus.
- National Family Health Survey indicates a significant decline in fertility rates among Muslims over the past two decades.
