Coming down heavily on BJP MPs who are urging Hindus to increase their numbers for strengthening the religion, ruling alliance partner Shiv Sena reminded the government that excess population was a factor behind India's 'misery' and said that such views cannot be supported.

Some seers and BJP MPs advocate four marriages for Hindus and maximum possible children to give a tough fight to Muslims. "Instead of we making comments on such statements, either senior BJP leaders or the government should make their stand clear on the issue. Strength cannot be enhanced merely by increasing population," the Sena on Wednesday said in an editorial in its mouthpiece, 'Saamana'.