Celebs on the age of girls for marriage

The Indian Government recently proposed a bill to raise the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years. Here’s what TV celebs have to say about the same…

A positive step

Reyen Eyes

Change is the only constant, isn’t it? Sometimes, the government has to make changes a part of the law, to enable the society to realise what value they can bring. India is ahead of many developed countries in terms of gender equality by law. I hope that with this change, society can inculcate some positive changes too.

Lift the restrictions

Aditya Deshmukh

I think it is wonderful. Things are different today compared to the past. Now, women are treated equally and they can pursue their careers. With this decision, there would be no restriction on women that they need to get married at 18. There are areas in India where child marriage is still practised.

To pursue dreams

Pranitaa Pandit

It’s amazing news because usually, every decision has a plus and a minus but I don’t see a minus in this particular decision. There is a whole segment of our society that actually waits for girls to turn 18 and then get them married, so that they can free themselves from their responsibilities. Somewhere they don’t want to help educating women because they don’t feel that they are going to be enough support for their family. By this decision, I think the girls will get a chance to pursue their dreams.

Education first

Simple Kaul

I was actually thrilled when I read it. I feel people will put more emphasis on the completion of studies and after 21, once the girl has her degree, she can find a job and be independent or can say no to marriage because she knows she can be financially independent.

For health’s sake

Salim Diwan

Due to early marriage of girls, there are so many things which get affected, like their health (mental and physical), education and social development perspectives. These consequences last well beyond adolescence. I read somewhere that one of the most common causes of death among girls aged 15 to 19 in developing countries is pregnancy or childbirth. So, I think this decision is good for women empowerment.

Welcome move

Pragati Mehra

In my opinion, it doesn’t bode very highly of us as a society that believes in education and common sense or holds human rights of every individual, irrespective of their gender, in high esteem. Having said that, if we, as a society, can only function if there is a ‘law’ then in that perspective it’s a welcome move as this law shall surely contain the menace of child marriage that is still prevalent in our country.