No wonder India’s population would be 1.6 million in next 50 years
–
33-year-old Indian gets 24th child
DUM DUMIYA, India, June 21 (AFP) -
The reponsibilities of parenthood appear to rest lightly on Mohammed Abdul, a labourer in northeast India, who has just fathered his 24th child at the tender age of 33.
“No regrets at all. It is all Gods grace,” Abdul told AFP, as he cradled the latest addition to his family, a baby girl, in the village of Dum Dumiya – a remote Muslim hamlet in Assam state.
The baby’s mother, 23-year-old Jahanara, is Abdul’s third wife.
He first married at the age of 14 and had six children before taking a second wife. He married Jahanara when she was only 11 years old.
“Jahanara fell in love with me and we got married,” Abdul said. “Eight of my sons assist me in earning a livelihood. My eldest son should be 16 or 17 years of age. I dont remember exactly.”
Abdul now divides his time between his three wives and two dozen children.
Indian women can legally only marry over the age of 18, but child weddings are still common in rural areas.
[quote]
Originally posted by ZZ: And it is duty of govt. of india to educate his 33 kids and give them jobs. If they end up begging on streets, blame it on discrimination.
[/quote]
ur whining is a lil premature. Its 24th kid at the age of 33, of course 33 kids don't seem that far a target, but hold on & let the guy catch his breath.
NYA,
after reaching this milestone, he needed a pat on the shoulder, so Iam making he gets full credit for it.
[quote]
Originally posted by KK:
** ur whining is a lil premature. Its 24th kid at the age of 33, of course 33 kids don't seem that far a target, but hold on & let the guy catch his breath.
**
[/quote]
Tell it to 'hindustan mein musalamanon ka ye haal kyo hain?' sobbers. the situation is pathetic cuz they have chosen it to be that way.
Why is he bringing innocent children into this world where he can't afford them all?
He must have over 8 daughters for sure. How is he going to get them married? Crazy fellow.
[quote]
Originally posted by zaraatif: I feel sorry for the daughters, they are probably getting the short end of every stick in such a big family.
Zara
[/quote]
Zara, please explain how did you deduce that one?
There is a difference between applying due generalization when talking about society as a whole vs taking one specific instance (this family in this case) and thursting it upon it.