To fulfil his ambition of becoming the village head after doing social service for almost a decade, a 45-year-old man got married after his seat was declared reserved for women.
However, his seat was declared reserved for women and Singh’s hope of getting elected this time was shattered. His supporters suggested that he get married and his wife could contest the elections.
Interestingly, the marriage was solemnised during ‘khar-maas’ – a period not considered auspicious as per Hindu traditions.
“I had to get married before nominations close on April 13,” he said.
“I have been working hard for the past five years and my supporters are also campaigning for us. It is mainly because of my supporters that I decided to change my decision of not getting married ever. My mother is 80-years-old and could not have contested the elections,” said Singh.
Source: IANS