Girls Face Superstition: Education is the only way out

Senior civil judge GK Dakshayini has called for an end to superstitious practices that negatively impact girls' mental well-being, often perpetrated under the guise of tradition and divinity. Speaking at a legal awareness program, she emphasized that education is the most effective tool for girls to resist societal superstitions and patriarchal structures. The judge noted that despite governmental efforts and laws aimed at prohibiting child marriage and superstitious practices, such traditions unfortunately persist in many rural areas.

Dakshayini further warned that laws prohibit forcing girls out of their villages during menstruation or postpartum periods, with legal consequences for those promoting such harmful customs. Kiran Kumar D Vadigeri, another senior civil judge, echoed these sentiments, lamenting the improper implementation of government schemes meant for girls' safety and self-reliance. He reiterated that superstitions hinder a girl's holistic development and that educated individuals are key to eradicating these deep-rooted issues.