Sir,
Evolution of a civilized society takes long time and so are the laws which are subject to changes according to the times and conditions.The decision to raise the marriageable age to 21, is a strong step in amelioration of their life style. Early marriages, as every one feels, caused multiple social economic maladies and physical deterioration in the long run. Incapability to get adjusted in in-laws house give rise to litigation, domestic violence and many times divorces. Early pregnancy and malnutrition often affect their health. Secondly, completion of education (graduation level) can’t be achieved before 21, and education after marriage is a rare phenomenon, as mothers- in law do not come from heaven.
Moreover, slight late marriages give a pause to population explosion, which has engulfed the country with soaring prices, unemployment, crimes, poverty etc. Apart from this, many unmanageable issues erupt with lengthened population graph. National interests need to be prioritised before self-interests. Criticism that enhancement in marriageable age could create many unbecoming incidents, girls often face these days, is logically incorrect, as the laws matter most, and not the age, in controlling such eventualities. Womanhoood remained subjected to men’s fancies and choices and therefore, their emancipation from such situation, is morally justified.
It is not impertinent to say that every social change is labelled with some sort of criticism / opposition as variation is the law of nature. It is a matter of vision, farsightedness and enlightened ideas of Mr Modiji to empower and enable women to enjoy full status as men and accord sea of opportunities to develop and have dignified life in the society.
Keshwa Nand Sharma
Salehri (Sunder Bani)
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