Assam CM Urges Hindu Families: "Have 2-3 Children" Amid Demographic Concerns

• Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urged Hindu families to have 2-3 children, moving away from single-child norms.
• Sarma cited concerns over a "demographic imbalance," noting higher birth rates in minority-dominated areas and declining rates among Hindus.
• He stated the government appeals to Muslim families to limit family size while encouraging Hindus to have more children for "social balance."
• CM emphasized demographic stability for long-term family and societal sustainability.
• Separately, Sarma reiterated opposition to linking Vaishnavite saint Srimanta Sankardeva with Muslim preacher Ajan Fakir, citing no historical evidence.

Why It Matters: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urges Hindu families to have more children to address demographic imbalance.