The debate is still simmering about the Cabinet approving a proposal to raise the legal age of marriage for women from 18 to 21 years. A report in this paper had several people working in the human rights space, part of political organisations and non-profits airing their views. Most were for the proposal.

Yet, it was clear from several responses that the development must be seen holistically. It simply means that women need to have greater autonomy and not be limited in terms of choice in any and all aspects of life.