Union minister Sanjeev Balyan has said that the Central government is working on formulating the population control law.

Talking to India Today, Balyan said that he was the first MP to present a bill in the Parliament for population control on which 125 MPs had signed, but the bill could not be debated upon in that session.

He said that even PM Modi had stressed on the need for population control from the Red Fort on August 15. This appeal has defined the status of the population control bill, which will soon be presented in the Parliament.

Answering a question, Balyan said, "Population explosion is the reason for most problems we are facing in this country. Pollution, poverty, and lack of sanitation facilities are all related to high population and 'Bharat Mata' cannot bear this burden anymore."

Balyan also signaled that the sugar mills that are unable to pay the farmers' dues could soon be acquired by the government. He said that since 2014, the government has been giving big packages for the farmers and ensuring that they do not face any problems. The UP government-led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is working day and night for farmers' welfare.

Commenting on the political scenario in Maharashtra, Balyan said that the BJP is the largest party in Maharashtra and there was no question of having a Shiv Sena chief minister for 30 months. It was highly illogical demand, which could not be accepted.



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