Mon Jan 20 14:50:00 UTC 2025: **YCP Leader Ambati Rambabu Condemns Chandrababu Naidu’s Call for Increased Population**
Hyderabad, January 17, 2025 – Former Minister and YSR Congress Party leader Ambati Rambabu has strongly criticized Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu’s repeated calls for a larger population in the state. Naidu recently announced incentives to boost the birth rate, claiming that population is now an asset, not a burden, and that having at least two children will be a requirement for contesting local body elections. He also stated that family size will be a criterion for future government schemes.
Rambabu accused Naidu of hypocrisy, referencing the “Mother’s Day” scheme (presumably a financial assistance program), which he alleges was never fully implemented despite campaign promises. He questioned Naidu’s shift from advocating for population control to actively encouraging larger families, accusing him of deceiving the public. Rambabu’s statement highlighted the perceived discrepancy between Naidu’s past support for family planning and his current stance, which he describes as irresponsible. Naidu has stated that the state needs a larger population to benefit from future infrastructure developments. Rambabu’s condemnation has ignited a fresh political debate regarding population policy in Andhra Pradesh.
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