Mr. Shele saw a significant decrease in the number of social occasions to which his mother was invited following his father's death, which affected her mentally.
Digital Desk: In Maharashtra's Kolhapur, which has produced several reformists, a man remarried his 45-year-old widowed mother after realizing her need for company and overcoming social stigma. Yuvaraj Shele, 23, lost his father in a car accident five years ago, and his mother Ratna was devastated.
"It was a huge shock to lose my father when I was just 18 years old. But my mother's death had a significant impact on her, as she struggled with loneliness and felt socially isolated "Mr. Shele stated to PTI.
Mr. Shele saw a significant decrease in the number of social occasions to which his mother was invited following his father's death, which affected her mentally.
Mr. Shele realized his mother's need for companionship when he became the earner for his family, as she would be alone at home with little interaction with neighbours.
"My mother and father were married for about 25 years. When a guy divorces his wife, society considers it reasonable for him to remarry. "I pondered why the same mentality did not apply to a woman, so I decided to persuade her to remarry," said Mr. Shele, a part-time worker.
Mr. Shele said it was difficult to persuade his close-knit network of family and neighbours in a city like Kolhapur, which is steeped in traditional traditions.
Mr. Shele, on the other hand, began the difficult work of groom-hunting for his mother with the assistance of a few friends and family.
"Fortunately, Maruti Ghanwat appeared, and we learned about him through certain contacts. We discussed the marriage proposal, and after preliminary discussions with her, the alliance was finalized. "It's still a wonderful day for me since I was able to find the ideal companion for my mum," Mr. Shele added.
"I had been living a lonely existence for some years," Mr. Ghanwat told PTI. I felt I could live with this family after seeing Ratna and chatting with her, and they are honest people.” For Ratna, remarriage was a difficult decision, as she was not prepared to forget her dead husband.
"At first, I was opposed to the entire concept. I was not prepared to let go of my husband. But after talking about it, I was persuaded. "I also asked myself if I truly wanted to live alone for the rest of my life," Ratna, who married two weeks ago, added.
Last year, Herwad village in Kolhapur made headlines when it approved a resolution to end widowhood customs such as excluding women who have lost their husbands from social and cultural activities.
Following that, the Maharashtra government issued an official order asking all civic authorities to guarantee that such acts are not carried out in their jurisdiction.
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