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Love and war
If it is not about religion, then it is about caste or class. The arranged marriage pattern has never died down in this caste-ridden, class-conscious and deeply communal society – sons and daughters are declared outcasts, are hunted down and brutally murdered. And they say they do it in the name of “honour killings”. Society is undoubtedly one of the most powerful man-made institutions in our world. Society in the name of ‘culture’ and ‘moral-policing’ elect themselves above the law and turn a blind eye to anything that is just, humane and rightful. How many times have we heard the tragic stories of couples being pulled apart, ‘put in their place’, eloping, being separated, struggling to live in this prejudiced world and making both ends meet. Actor Chiranjeevi’s daughter Srija who have “married against their parents’ wishes” – these are just high-profile cases – there are thousands of others which go unreported. The matrimonial industry is a profitable industry that has also crept into every medium and technology. Loving someone of your own choice is a social crime as the partner “will not understand your social customs and not continue the prestigious bloodline”. Looks like only our cinema will triumph in the same old story of love and war.
The media has just highlighted this case and made it into a big issue. We should not take these issues so seriously. Just because it is a filmstar’s life, it has become complicated. Children should be given freedom in choosing their life-partners as they can think for themselves.
Vasanth Kumar
Planter
I think children should listen to their parents. Parents are naturally worried about their children’s future. They know what is best for their children. Children should respect their parents’ feelings and concern. It is important think about who you are going to marry.
Manjunath
Consultant
I don’t think parents should interfere in their children’s marriage. They are capable of making their own decisions. This is an issue that happens in every other household in India and undue publicity has been given by the media in the case of Chiranjeevi.
Prashanth K.S.
Lecturer
There is nothing wrong in loving someone. But before getting married, we must seek our parents’ blessings and permission as they have brought us up with a lot of effort. Running away does not make sense. It is Srija’s personal life and we should stay away from it.
Chethan Giri
Doctor
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