Tamil Nadu CM suggests 16 children | Concerns over 2026 delimitation

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin suggested newly-weds might need 16 children instead of ’16 forms of wealth’ at a mass wedding event.
2. Citing the 2026 delimitation and census process, Stalin hinted that families might need more children due to changes in parliamentary constituencies.
3. He praised the DMK government’s temple management efforts, saying devotees appreciate the state’s work in maintaining temples.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin sparked a thought-provoking debate at a mass wedding event, suggesting that newly-weds might soon need to have 16 children instead of acquiring 16 forms of wealth. This comment comes amid concerns over the 2026 census and delimitation process, which is expected to reshape India’s electoral map.

Traditionally, elders in Tamil Nadu blessed couples to attain 16 forms of wealth, which included assets like a cow, house, wife, children, and education. However, Stalin humorously hinted that the situation may soon demand that families actually consider raising 16 children, given the likely impact of delimitation on parliamentary constituencies. His remarks follow similar sentiments expressed by Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu, who advocated for larger families to maintain demographic balance.

In his address, Stalin also commended the state’s Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) department, stating that true devotees appreciate the DMK government’s work in managing temples and streamlining resources. He criticized those who use religion as a cover to disrupt the government’s success in managing religious institutions.

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