I don't think it is about money. It is about making a point. He is part of the Antinatalism movement which is particularly popular in India amid skyrocketing population, with some raising concerns that such growth is unsustainable in the long term. Some antinatalists suggest India should replicate China’s “one child” policy to curb the growth.

@St-Sinner I agree with the one child or zero growth...I don't agree that his way is the way to make the point, although it probably will get a lot of media play if he wins (or loses)...I wonder how he will go about proving that his life in insufferable as an adult? I am sure people are going to look at it as silly after the fact...but obviously, I am looking at this through eyes that are not in tuned to India's problems.

@thinktwice What is unique about a radical idea is most think it is silly and ridiculous in the beginning and many such ideas have taken root and gave rise to new thinking. They often become part of a new age. Live in girlfriend or boyfriend, short skirts, same sex marriage, children out of wedlock, sex workers, and even a non-white dress at Wimbledon were shocking and crazy ideas at one time. Just thirty years ago, employees at the building in New York where I worked were sent back home if they did not have the proper jacket and tie at work.

@St-Sinner New ideas are great...new ways of thinking are great...but to do something in retrospect when there is no way to change it in your personal circumstance is not a bright idea...why not have the parents kill him...that is the way they can fix that problem...a much weightier issue than clothing or lifestyle choices

@thinktwice that would be murder, if the dude is so worried about living then he should euthanize himself.

@Mofo1953 lol true...I was just thinking if he is that miserable being alive and blaming his parents, the alternative is death...yeah...better idea...