‘We own land, but no brides’: Karnataka man tells CM DK Shivakumar why rural men are staying single
During the Prajaseva programme, a villager highlighted the difficulties faced by unmarried men in finding brides. He noted that families prefer grooms with salaried jobs over those in agriculture. The situation has caused emotional distress among many unmarried men and their parents. The chief minister acknowledged the seriousness of the issue and suggested possible government intervention.