Chennai: After consulting the people on the issue of raising the age of marriage for women from 18 to 21, the Temujin leader and the General Secretary said that the Central Government should issue a decree. Vijayakanth’s request Has released.
In a statement issued today, he said, “Temujin welcomes the Union Cabinet’s approval to raise the age of marriage for women from 18 to 21. Through this, women will be able to progress in education and employment, mature physically and mentally, and be able to think for themselves and lead a smooth future life. Can.
At the same time, as sexual violence against women, dowry abuse and divorce are on the rise, rural people want to marry women as young as 18 in order to protect them.
Rural people do not like to keep young women at home. Therefore, after consulting the people on the issue of raising the age of marriage for women from 18 to 21, the Central Government should issue an order.
And the federal government must make a decisive good decision as the lives of millions of women are involved in this issue. The question of 18 years for driving and 21 years for marriage has arisen among the people.
Similarly, the age of marriage for men is 21. Therefore, the central government should clarify whether there is a change in the age limit for men, ”Vijayakand said.
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