Puttur family agrees to marriage after earlier refusal; child naming ceremony postponed

Puttur: In a dramatic turn of events, the family of Krishna J. Rao has reportedly agreed to the marriage of a young woman they had previously refused to consent to. The development comes amid ongoing tensions surrounding the family, and the previously scheduled child naming ceremony has now been postponed.

Originally slated for January 24, the ceremony will not take place, and if the marriage does not occur by January 31, the naming ceremony will be held on February 7, according to Pratibha Kulai, a member of the Commission for Backward Classes. She emphasized that no further mediation will take place beyond these dates.

Speaking at a press briefing at the Mangalore Press Club, Kulai stated that the ceremony for the child was initially fixed in Kalladka on January 24.

However, the child’s grandmother, Namita, was informed by Madhu Acharya, an official from the Udupi Acharya community, that Krishna J. Rao’s family had consented to the marriage. Given this, they requested the naming ceremony be postponed, asking for some time before organizing it.

Kulai added that the family has imposed strict conditions for any mediation, insisting that only Namita and her daughter participate, citing concerns for safety if others attend. Despite the family’s change of stance, local Puttur legislators maintain that Krishna J. Rao’s family has not fully committed to the marriage.

The case is currently before the court, raising concerns over potential delays or manipulations. Kulai alleged that previously, the child was requested to be sent to an ashram, and there were attempts to withdraw the case or seek a divorce post-marriage.

She emphasized that the marriage should proceed legally, whether online or otherwise, and that any unresolved matters should be addressed under the law.

Kulai also clarified that if the marriage is not completed by January 31, there will be no further mediation, and the naming ceremony will proceed grandly on February 7. Legal action and advocacy will continue as necessary to ensure justice and accountability for both parties.

Also Read: Name change of MCF plant sparks outrage in Mangaluru; public, leaders protest loss of local identity