VIJAYAWADA: Amidst issues about declining inhabitants within the state, Andhra Pradesh govt Wednesday determined to get rid of the two-child norm for candidates contesting native and civic physique elections.
The state cupboard authorised a decision to make obligatory amendments to AP Municipal Firms Act, 1994, and Panchayat Raj Act, 1994, which collectively barred folks with greater than two youngsters from contesting elections to native and civic our bodies.The transfer, govt feels, will assist in higher demographic administration of the declining Telugu inhabitants.
This comes at a time when the delimitation freeze is prone to finish in 2026. There may be rising concern in southern states like Andhra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Telangana that they are going to be penalised for efficiently controlling their inhabitants, in comparison with different areas. Delimitation might result in fewer Lok Sabha seats in these states. States which have strictly applied a two-child coverage are additionally complaining about lesser share in central funds, as devolution is commonly primarily based on inhabitants.
