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Politics
MP Gajendra Singh Patel urges Hindu families in Madhya Pradesh to have at least five children
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 12:31 PM
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During a local meeting, MP Gajendra Singh Patel called on Hindu families in Madhya Pradesh to aim for a minimum of five children and appealed to youth to stay away from substance abuse.
Khargone‑Barwani MP Gajendra Singh Patel addressed a gathering of community leaders and youth, urging Hindu households to consider having at least five children. He framed the call as a response to perceived demographic challenges and emphasized the need for larger families to sustain cultural continuity.
Patel also used the platform to promote a disciplined, healthy lifestyle among young people, warning against the lure of drugs and alcohol. He highlighted the importance of education, regular exercise, and moral values as pillars of personal development.
The statements, made in Hindi, attracted mixed reactions on social media, with some supporters praising the emphasis on population growth and others questioning the practicality of the appeal in contemporary India. No official government policy was referenced, and the remarks remain a personal appeal by the elected representative.
The meeting concluded with a pledge from local volunteers to organize awareness drives on health and family welfare, aligning with broader state initiatives on youth empowerment.
Patel also used the platform to promote a disciplined, healthy lifestyle among young people, warning against the lure of drugs and alcohol. He highlighted the importance of education, regular exercise, and moral values as pillars of personal development.
The statements, made in Hindi, attracted mixed reactions on social media, with some supporters praising the emphasis on population growth and others questioning the practicality of the appeal in contemporary India. No official government policy was referenced, and the remarks remain a personal appeal by the elected representative.
The meeting concluded with a pledge from local volunteers to organize awareness drives on health and family welfare, aligning with broader state initiatives on youth empowerment.