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Fact-check: No evidence Khargone MP or Bhopal MLA urged Hindus to have five children
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 09:01 AM
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A fact‑check finds no proof that the Khargone MP or Bhopal MLA have publicly urged Hindus to have five children; both politicians have two children each.
A recent fact‑checking report examined circulating claims that political leaders from Madhya Pradesh were encouraging Hindus to have five children. The statements were attributed to the Member of Parliament from Khargone and a Member of Legislative Assembly from Bhopal, prompting widespread discussion on social media.
The verification team found no record of any speech, interview or official communication in which the Khargone MP or the Bhopal MLA advocated a five‑child policy for Hindus. Media archives, parliamentary proceedings and the leaders' public statements were reviewed, and none contained such a directive.
Both politicians have publicly disclosed that they have two children each, which further contradicts the narrative that they are promoting larger families. The claim appears to have originated from unverified online posts and was amplified without factual basis.
The fact‑check underscores the importance of scrutinising viral claims, especially those that link demographic policies to religious communities, and reminds readers to rely on verified sources before sharing such information.
The verification team found no record of any speech, interview or official communication in which the Khargone MP or the Bhopal MLA advocated a five‑child policy for Hindus. Media archives, parliamentary proceedings and the leaders' public statements were reviewed, and none contained such a directive.
Both politicians have publicly disclosed that they have two children each, which further contradicts the narrative that they are promoting larger families. The claim appears to have originated from unverified online posts and was amplified without factual basis.
The fact‑check underscores the importance of scrutinising viral claims, especially those that link demographic policies to religious communities, and reminds readers to rely on verified sources before sharing such information.