It seems Mr. P C George, BJP leader from Kerala has stumbled upon the ultimate solution to protect young women in India from the treacherous clutches of “love jihad” — marry them off by 24! Apparently, once a woman blows out 24 candles on her birthday cake, her ability to distinguish between true love and sinister conspiracy evaporates like steam from a pressure cooker.
Fascinating, isn’t it?
“Get her married early!” cries Mr. George, as if he were announcing a cricket score, “before she falls for this evil jihad!” Ah yes, marriage—the magical cure for a woman’s independent thoughts. Forget education, career aspirations, or exploring the world; apparently, nothing guards a woman against love jihad better than an early dive into matrimony.
But let’s pause here and ask a simple question: are women truly such feeble creatures that they must be rushed to the altar like contestants in a reality show? Imagine poor Neha, just about to finish her Ph.D., when her father runs in breathless: “Beta, leave that research paper! We’ve got only two months before your brain turns into mush!”
Or take Maya, a tech professional who’s climbing the corporate ladder. “Sorry boss,” she’d have to explain. “I can’t finish this project. Mr. George says I’m at risk of romantic sabotage. Gotta get married before I elope with a jihadist!”
What’s most amusing is that Mr. George seems to believe that women are unaware of their own hearts. In his world, love is less about mutual affection and more like accidentally tripping over a banana peel.
“Oops! I’ve fallen in love with someone outside my community! Somebody fetch a priest before it’s too late!”
It’s as if he thinks women are wandering puppies, ready to follow anyone offering a treat.
Wouldn’t good ole George be surprised to know that: Women can actually think for themselves. They can weigh feelings, analyze intentions, and yes, sometimes even make the terrible mistake of marrying the wrong person—just like men have been doing for centuries!
Mr George, instead of marrying them off in a panic, how about trusting women with something radical: freedom and education? Instead of chaining them to the nearest eligible bachelor, teach them to recognize flirting tactics, deceitful intentions, and most importantly, empower them to decide whom to love and when to love.
If Mr. George is so worried about misguided choices, perhaps he should start campaigns that encourage critical thinking, emotional maturity, and open conversations at home. But then again, that sounds a lot harder than issuing a marriage deadline, doesn’t it?
So, dear women of Kerala and the rest of India, if you’re nearing 24 and have yet to walk down the aisle, don’t panic. There’s no expiry date on your ability to love wisely or live freely. And as for Mr. George, perhaps he needs some love too — or at least a crash course in common sense…!
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Absurd and stupid solutions! What about marital crimes like rape, dowry harrassment, etc?
Instead women need education, job opportunities, legal and moral support, social awareness programs, effective 24/7 safety measures to work night shifts without fear.
And last but not the least…our “Boyz N Men” must be nurtured to respect, understand and protect women from the time they grow from “Boyz II Men.”
I agree with SP. Just to get a daughter married before retirement isn’t right. A girl knows by instinct when it feels right to get married. It has to be one on the same wave length that can help a girl from suffering life long.
Beautifully expressed Bob.
Every girl after she is 18 years old and every woman too, must have the freedom to make their decisions. How often have parents made a wrong decision on behalf of their daughters. The only one who can protect us is God Almighty alone!
Women in India need to be respected, loved and cherished by their own family, friends, neighbours and society at large. Thus includes both men and women. It’s funny how women are sometimes the greatest enemy of the other women around them. But then men too would be the same I guess. Hence because of such issues we face, we should not therefore stop working for the good of all women and protecting their rights in a meaningful not overbearing manner.
Finally all women need to understand that if they love having children of their own, then they should not think of waiting beyond the age of 35 years, as child bearing becomes difficult if not impossible. But then there is always the option of adopting a child and giving that child a hope and a future. But then such issues must be discussed between the two who are planning to get married.
My prayer is that all women will live their lives to the fullest with no regrets, thus fulfilling their God given potential for the greater honour and glory of God!