Taking a big step related to social reform, the Government of India has raised the minimum age of marriage for girls to 21. Earlier the minimum age of girls for marriage was 18. At the same time, it was necessary for the boy to be 21 years old for marriage. After getting the approval of the new bill, now no girl can be married before 21 years.
Child marriage remains a serious problem in the country. Despite being illegal, children are married at an early age in many parts of India. So far many films and serials have been made on child marriage. One of these popular shows is Balika Vadhu. In 2008, the serial aired on Colors TV made people aware of the bitter reality of society. Looking at the popularity of the serial, its second season has also arrived. The lead actress of the serial is Shivangi Joshi. You must be thinking that why suddenly we are talking about child marriage and Balika Vadhu serial, so now let us also tell you the reason for doing so.
The age of marriage of girls from 18 to 21
Taking a big step related to social reform, the Government of India has raised the minimum age of marriage for girls to 21. Earlier the minimum age of girls for marriage was 18. At the same time, it was necessary for the boy to be 21 years old for marriage. After getting the approval of the new bill, now no girl can be married before 21 years.
Along with the general public, Anandi of Balika Vadhu 2 is also very happy with this decision of the government. A post has been shared on Colors TV’s Instagram. In which both the younger and the elder Anandi of the serial are seen standing with folded hands. It is written in the caption of the post that ‘Anandi sincerely thanks the government. To take steps towards right decision.
The story of the serial shows the truth of the society
The real motive of the show Balika Vadhu is to bring the truth of child marriage to the people. The show tells the story of how child marriage can bring havoc in two lives going forward. At the same time, now that the government has reduced the marriage age of girls to 21, it is a matter of happiness for everyone. In a way, the purpose for which the serial was launched. That purpose appears to be being fulfilled.
Hopefully the fans of the serial and Anandi will also take this matter seriously. Along with this, we will also raise our voice against atrocities in the name of child marriage.
