According to the report, Kandela said ‘same-gotra and same-village marriages were in conflict with the social norms in society’ and they had submitted a representation to the state government for amendment of the HMA in line with the khap panchayats’ demands.
“The intra-gotra and intra-village marriages amount to social stigma, which result in constant humiliation and mental torture of the parents whose boy/girl solemnise such marital ties which are in violation of social norms. It is necessary to bring amendments in the HMA to accommodate the conditions in accordance with the social norms for maintaining the social fabric and a happy family life,” Kandela was quoted by the Tribune as saying.
14/08/2023