Giriraj Singh's Padayatra: Population Control March to reach Delhi

The (population control march) 'Padyatra' launched by Union Minister Giriraj Singh to raise awareness about population control will reach Delhi on Sunday, October 13. A member of the 'Jansankhya foundation' and BJP leader Ashwani Upadhyay had reportedly said:

"A number of well-informed citizens have joined the ‘padayatra’. It began from Shivaji Chowk in Meerut and will halt at two places -- Modinagar and Ghaziabad -- before reaching Jantar-Mantar in Delhi on Sunday.” 

'The government should pass a law to address it'

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday said the Government must address the issue. He also said that people should support the Government. 

“To bring in such a law, the government seeks the support of citizens. People are very much aware of the issue and so, the government should pass a law to address it,” he said. He also said the march doesn't target any specific population. “The ‘padyatra’ doesn’t target any religion or set of beliefs. We want this law equally applied to all.” he said. 

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Giriraj Singh flags off a three-day awareness campaign

Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday said increasing population hinders the development of the nation. He also flagged a three-day march to generate awareness about the event.

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'We must have a two-child policy'

Another member of the 'Jansankhya' foundation said that India must have a two-child policy. 

“We must have a two-child policy. This ‘yatra’ will help educate other citizens also about the importance of adopting population control measures,” he said.  

More than 500 people marched 

More than 500 people marched for the cause. Chariots with social messages about the benefits of having a low population were also put up. The message of cleanliness, plastic discharge and 'Swach Bharat' was also given during the journey. 

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