Chennai, Dec 18 : Actress-politician Khushbu Sundar has welcomed the Union Cabinet’s decision to raise the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21.
On Sunday, the actress took to social media to register her thoughts on the issue.
She said, “As a mother, I welcome the decision of the government of India for the legal marriageable age of a girl as 21 not 18.A woman needs to be mentally strong, physically ready, financially independent and understand the responsibility of a wife and a mother before taking the plunge.(sic)”The actress also responded strongly to a Twitter user who, while disagreeing with the government’s move, also termed her as “elite”.Responding to the tweet that was addressed to her, Khushbu said, “Seriously? Wealth for generations? My wealth is from my hard work.My father left me homeless and hungry at a very young age.Would appreciate if people like you do not get your daughters/sisters married off at a young age because you should you might.”mani/kr
Khushbu applauds the government’s decision to increase legal age for marriage in India
As a mother, she said that the Indian government has decided to make 21 the legal age for a girl to marry.Before taking on the role of mother and wife, a woman must be physically and mentally healthy.(sic)”A Twitter user, who disagreed with the move of the government, nonetheless called her “elite” and she responded strongly.
Khushbu responded to the tweet she received.
What is wealth for future generations? It is my hard work that has made me rich.I was very poor and homeless when my father died.
I would appreciate it if you didn’t get your sisters/daughters married at an early age.
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