Mohan Bhagwat referenced modern demographic studies, stating that when a community's fertility rate falls below 2.1, the society faces the risk of extinction.

Several political leaders have termed the suggestion as regressive, while demographic experts argue that reversing family planning was unwelcome

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat highlighted the declining fertility rate in India, stressing it should be at least 3 to prevent extinction risks. He warned that a TFR below 2.1 can lead to cultural loss and emphasized the importance of families in society.

The RSS chief said the population policy of India, decided around 1998 or 2002, says that the population growth rate should not be below 2.1

RSS chief Dr Mohan Bhagwat has reignited Indias population debate, urging families to have at least three children to ensure societal survival. Speaking in Nagpur, Bhagwat cited demographic studies to justify his appeal,

In the latest episode of Nation Wants To Know, Deepti Sachdeva delves into the controversy surrounding RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's remarks on population dynamics. Bhagwat advocated for families to have at least three children,

Referring to India’s population policy, which was established around 1998 or 2002, he highlighted that it stipulates the population growth rate should not fall below 2.1. He further emphasised that a growth rate of at least 3 is necessary for societal survival,

Expressing concern over declining population growth, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said the total fertility rate in India should be at least 3, well above the fertility rate of 2.1 per cent that is considered as the population replacement rate.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat in his speech in Nagpur had said that family is an integral part of the society and every family serves as a key building block.

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat urged Indian families to have at least three children, citing demographic science. His remarks, linking population stability to survival, drew sharp criticism from opposition parties amid ongoing debates on population policies.

RSS-linked weekly Organiser too has echoed the concern about how lower birth rates may place western and southern states at a “disadvantage” during delimitation.