Buzz in Odisha over transgender’s ‘wedding’ to married man

By Express News Service

BHAWANIPATNA: A transgender’s ‘marriage’ to a married man, reportedly with the spouse’s sanction, is making waves in Kalahandi district. The so-called marriage ceremony occurred on Saturday final. Sangita, a transgender belonging to Dhurkuti village underneath Narla block, married Fakira Nial (30) of Deypur of Bhawanipatna. Fakira, a every day wager, although has already been married for 5 years. He and his spouse Kuni have a three-year-old son.

Locals mentioned Fakira got here involved with Sangita and shortly love blossomed between them. Both determined to get married. However, acceptance by his household was a hurdle on their path. Fakira claimed that when he revealed his love for Sangita to his spouse, she reportedly gave her consent. The ‘marriage’ was held as per the rituals in Bohuchori temple frequented by the transgender neighborhood at Narla, reportedly in presence of Fakira’s spouse on Saturday. President of the neighborhood Kamini Kinar and others blessed ‘the couple’. Sangita has begun dwelling in Fakira’s home alongside along with his spouse. Sangita mentioned there’s a sense of fulfilment due to the acceptance by the members of the family. Kuni, nevertheless, couldn’t be contacted to establish whether or not she had given her consent to the ‘marriage’.

BHAWANIPATNA: A transgender’s ‘marriage’ to a married man, reportedly with the spouse’s sanction, is making waves in Kalahandi district. The so-called marriage ceremony occurred on Saturday final. Sangita, a transgender belonging to Dhurkuti village underneath Narla block, married Fakira Nial (30) of Deypur of Bhawanipatna. Fakira, a every day wager, although has already been married for 5 years. He and his spouse Kuni have a three-year-old son.

Locals mentioned Fakira got here involved with Sangita and shortly love blossomed between them. Both determined to get married. However, acceptance by his household was a hurdle on their path. Fakira claimed that when he revealed his love for Sangita to his spouse, she reportedly gave her consent. The ‘marriage’ was held as per the rituals in Bohuchori temple frequented by the transgender neighborhood at Narla, reportedly in presence of Fakira’s spouse on Saturday. President of the neighborhood Kamini Kinar and others blessed ‘the couple’. Sangita has begun dwelling in Fakira’s home alongside along with his spouse. Sangita mentioned there’s a sense of fulfilment due to the acceptance by the members of the family. Kuni, nevertheless, couldn’t be contacted to establish whether or not she had given her consent to the ‘marriage’.