28-year-old teacher Shaista Parveen from Muzaffarpur, recently married to 60-year-old principal Rakesh Sah, has given birth to a daughter amid reports of controversy surrounding her marriage.
Shaista Parveen, a 28-year-old teacher from Muzaffarpur, Bihar, has recently entered the spotlight due to her controversial marriage to 60-year-old school operator and principal Rakesh Sah. The couple wed in Janakpur, Nepal, on February 18, and just three days later, on February 21, Shaista gave birth to a daughter. Currently, she is hospitalized at Sri Krishna Medical College under police protection, which has raised questions about her circumstances surrounding the marriage and her newborn.
The situation escalated when Shaista's brother accused Rakesh of kidnapping his sister and coercing her into religious conversion for the marriage. He filed a complaint naming seven individuals, alleging that Shaista had been held against her will at a specific location. Meanwhile, authorities confirmed Shaista's rescue and noted that her statement would be recorded in court to determine the next legal steps. This incident not only highlights personal issues but also reflects broader societal concerns regarding gender, consent, and religious conversion in India.
In a twist of the narrative, a video featuring Shaista surfaced after the marriage, where she reiterated that her relationship with Rakesh was voluntary, contradicting her brother's claims. The unfolding of this story has sparked debates about women's autonomy and rights within the framework of cultural and religious contexts, making it a significant topic within national discourse in India.
