Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu proposes allowing only those with over two children to contest municipal and panchayat elections, aiming to tackle ageing population issues. He is also considering incentivizing larger families with more subsidized rice, reflecting similar policies from countries facing demographic challenges.
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