On population imbalance, Bhagwat said,"There were three major reasons; the first being religious conversion. "The second reason was infiltration, for which the government needed to undertake extensive work," the RSS chief said. Referring to India’s population policy, he said the prescribed fertility ratio of 2.1, when rounded off, effectively means three children. Citing the English book "Cheaper by the Dozen", the RSS chief said it showed that raising multiple children need not be a major concern. The RSS chief further stressed the need for employment to prevent social unrest, saying an idle mind could lead to Naxalism, urban violence, and atrocities against women.

Source: The Telegraph February 08, 2026 12:10 UTC