Political demography, the future of democracy
Political leaders and public figures globally are increasingly advocating for higher birth rates, a trend known as pronatalism, amidst concerns over aging populations and shifting demographics. This shift is influencing political discourse in India, particularly regarding upcoming census operations and constituency delimitation.
Why it matters
The intersection of demographic policy and political power is a critical issue that will shape future electoral representation and social policy in India and beyond.
What is common between Elon Musk, M.K. Stalin, a Catholic bishop in Keralam, N. Chandrababu Naidu, C. Joseph Vijay and Mohan Bhagwat? All of them are asking ‘their’ people to have more children.
The political consequences of changing patterns of birth, death and the movement of people are being felt the world over. The ongoing Census 2027 operations in India have brought a sense of urgency to this question of uneven population trends across regions and communities. The impending question of delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies, which is to follow the first Census after 2026, adds another layer of urgency.
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