Tamil Nadu's CM MK Stalin Calls for Couples to Have 16 Children—Is It Baby Boom Time?
 

Chennai, October 21, 2024: In a bold and surprising call to action, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has urged newlyweds to consider expanding their families with a whopping 16 children! Following in the footsteps of Andhra Pradesh's CM Chandrababu Naidu, who expressed concerns about population growth, Stalin's statement has stirred quite the buzz.

A Divine Directive?

Stalin made this eye-popping proposal during an event organized by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Board in Chennai, where he celebrated the recent marriages of 31 couples. While addressing the gathering, he humorously suggested that it’s time for newlyweds to focus less on accumulating assets and more on adding to their family tree. “Perhaps now is the time to have 16 children instead of 16 properties,” he quipped, leaving many in the audience both amused and astonished.

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Population Ponderings

This suggestion comes on the heels of Naidu’s recent comments about the rising elderly population in southern states, where he urged families to have more children. Naidu, reflecting on demographic challenges, stated that while a law previously prohibited candidates with larger families from contesting elections, the government is now contemplating its repeal to encourage larger families.

A Growing Concern

Stalin’s comments are not just about numbers; they echo a broader concern about the aging population in states like Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Naidu pointed out that countries like Japan and China are grappling with similar issues as the youth migrate elsewhere for opportunities, exacerbating the demographic dilemma.