ALL India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen’s (AIMIM) Uttar Pradesh president Shaukat Ali stirred controversy with a remark suggesting a new slogan on having children: ‘Hum Do, Hamare Do Darjan (We two, our two dozen)’. Shaukat Ali, the State chief of Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM, made the statement while addressing a public meeting in Moradabad on Sunday evening. His comments on population growth and community strength have triggered sharp reactions. During the gathering, Ali claimed that he has eight children, while his elder brother has 16.

 

He said he would encourage Muslims to have as many children as possible. “We will tell all Muslims to have as many children as possible. When Allah is giving, take it. Keep taking it as long as He keeps giving. Some people in the country are worried that our population is increasing. But if the population increases, the country will become stronger,” he said.