VHP seeks clarity on Hindu-only eligibility for AP child cash scheme

Vijayawada: A day after Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced monetary benefits worth Rs 30,000 and Rs 40,000 for parents for having third and fourth child, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Sunday demanded that the state govt provide the incentives only to Hindus.

The VHP in a statement said Hindus witnessed a sharp decline in birth rates over the past several decades due to adherence to population control policies.

It said many Hindus reduced family size and the new incentive should specifically support Hindus.