Samiti Calls for National Population Policy Amid Shifting Demographic Concerns
The Rashtra Sevika Samiti has formally demanded a uniform population law to address changing religious demographics across India. The organization warns that statistical shifts since 1951 threaten the nation's identity and long-term stability.
Resolution Targets Demographic Shifts and Illegal Migration
At the Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha held in Samalakha, the Rashtra Sevika Samiti passed a formal resolution on July 26, 2026, advocating for a centralized population strategy. Led by organization head V. Shantha Kumari, the council argued that population metrics define a country's future and identity. The resolution claims that despite an overall decline in growth rates, significant variations between religious communities require an immediate policy overhaul.
To support its position, the Samiti cited statistics from the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council. These figures show the Hindu population share dropping from 84.68% in 1951 to 78.06% by 2015. Conversely, the Muslim population share rose from 9.84% to 14.09% in that same timeframe. The Samiti argues these trends erode national identity and pose an existential risk to the state.
Legislative Demands and Internal Security
The women's wing of the RSS is petitioning both central and state governments to move beyond statistical monitoring toward active legislative intervention. Their list of demands include:
- Implementation of a nationwide Uniform Civil Code to address social imbalances.
- Enactment of strict laws to prevent religious conversions and "love jihad."
- Enhanced border management to identify, curb, and deport illegal foreign nationals.
- A uniform national population policy that applies equally to every community.
The group emphasized that while the state must enforce these laws, society has an obligation to stay vigilant regarding long-term demographic trajectories. This aligns with previous stances taken by the RSS, which passed similar resolutions through its executive body in 2004 and 2015.
Empowerment and Social Development
Beyond legislative changes, the Samiti highlighted the necessity of improving education, fostering economic development, and advancing women's empowerment across all societal segments. They maintain that these advancements must happen concurrently with efforts to stabilize the demographic makeup of the country. This dual approach, they argue, is necessary to mitigate the challenges posed by the country's current trajectory.
Source: The Hindu — Home