‘Women Don’t Want To Marry Farmers’: Karnataka Congress MLA Seeks Incentives For Rural Brides

Last Updated:February 18, 2026, 22:13 IST

A Congress MLA in Karnataka urged government incentives for women marrying farmers, citing rural bride shortages and agricultural distress.

A Congress legislator in Karnataka has sparked debate after claiming that many women are reluctant to marry farmers, urging the government to introduce financial incentives to encourage marriages in rural areas.

Speaking during a discussion, the MLA said farming families are increasingly struggling to find brides for eligible men, as women prefer grooms with stable urban jobs. He argued that agriculture is no longer seen as a financially secure profession, making it difficult for farmers to find life partners.

To address the issue, the lawmaker proposed that the government consider providing incentives or benefits to women who marry farmers. According to him, such measures could help strengthen rural communities and support the agricultural sector, which continues to face economic challenges.

The remarks have triggered mixed reactions, with some backing the idea as a way to support struggling farmers, while others criticised the suggestion as regressive and misplaced.

The proposal comes amid broader concerns about rural distress, declining agricultural incomes and migration from villages to cities in search of better opportunities.

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