Delimitation on population basis unfair to southern states: DMK MP

“Tamil Nadu is the only state which sincerely and successfully implemented the family planning programme proposed by the Union government,” she said. “South Indian states, particularly Tamil Nadu, have controlled their population growth to 6%. In North Indian states, family planning was not implemented with sincerity and due respect. As a result, there is an increase in population of states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.”

“It is absolutely ridiculous and very unfair that states which successfully implemented family planning are penalised, and states that are reckless are being incentivised,” she said.