Mass Marriage Of 104 Differently-Abled Couples That Took Place In MP Sets A New World Record

Most of us take our life for granted. We whine, complain, and grumble over petty things that can be resolved too quickly. But have we ever thought about the plight of those who've been denied the gift of a fully-functional body?

Time and again, differently abled people have proved that the only mantra for success is a strong will and one is as fit, capable, competent to do anything in life as they think they are.

A mass marriage of 104 differently abled couples solemnised in Ujjain city in Madhya Pradesh has found a place in the Golden Book of World Records, a government official said today.

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The mass marriage event was held yesterday.

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"This was for the first time in the world when 104 physically-challenged couples tied the knot at one place. This record got entry into the Golden Book of World Records," a public relations department officer said.

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Officials of the Golden Book of World Records presented a certificate to the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Thawar Chand Gehlot and District Collector Sanket Bhondve.

Leaders of different religions solemnised the marriages of 77 Hindu, 26 Muslim and one Sikh couple.

The programme had been organised by the district administration with the help of social organisations.

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The official said during the event, one more record was set. "Another record was set during this mass marriage ceremony.

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A large gift pack was prepared with the public participation. This also got entry into Golden Book of World Records for being the largest gift pack," the official added.

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India is taking a lead in facilitating differently abled people. Recently, Thiruvananthapuram got its first ramp for people with wheelchair to board trains.

These initiatives are a testament to the growth and progress in the given field and the augmenting advancements for impaired people.