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Detailed explanation-1: -The UP law commission that has formulated a population control bill said the policy would be voluntary and nobody would be forced to follow any rule.

Detailed explanation-2: -Assembly on Monday. After reviewing over 8, 000 suggestions from the public, the Uttar Pradesh State Law Commission on Monday submitted a report and draft bill of a new population control law proposing two-child policy to the State government.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Indian population is increasing exponentially and will continue to multiply in the coming years. This is the higher ratio of people of married age who will give birth to children. The state of Assam and Uttar Pradesh in India has adopted the two-child policy to control the rampantly increasing population.

Detailed explanation-4: -Only married couples will be given consideration under the two child policy. Incentives will be offered to citizens with two children and one child. Couples giving birth to a second child anytime between 1 Jan 2021 until 1 Jan 2023 will not be considered violating the law.

Detailed explanation-5: -Which other states have a two-child policy? Two BJP-ruled states, Assam and Karnataka are moving towards implementing a two-child policy.