3 a long time on, Andhra removes 2-child norm for civic physique polls | India Information

VIJAYAWADA: Amidst considerations about declining inhabitants within the state, Andhra Pradesh govt Wednesday determined to dispose of the two-child norm for candidates contesting native and civic physique elections.
The state cupboard permitted a decision to make vital 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’s 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 could result in fewer Lok Sabha seats in these states. States which have strictly carried out a two-child coverage are additionally complaining about lesser share in central funds, as devolution is usually primarily based on inhabitants.