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Don't encourage 3rd child: Ally Congress on Vijay govt's 365-day maternity leave rule

short by Garima Garg / on Wednesday, 19 August, 2026
MP Karti Chidambaram, who belongs to TVK's ally Congress, said the CM Vijay-led government shouldn't encourage families to have a third child. Tamil Nadu government announced 365 days of maternity leave for women state government employees having their third child. "Do families have the resources to support a third child?" Chidambaram asked, adding that paternity leave should also be considered.
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