Rising Child Marriage Crisis in Madhya Pradesh: Government Data Shows Alarming Increase Despite Minister's Denial

Dec 02, 2025 07:35 pm CST

Child marriages in Madhya Pradesh are increasing at an alarming rate despite intervention efforts, with official data showing consistent yearly growth from 450 cases in 2021 to 538 cases already recorded in 2025. Minister Nirmala Bhuria claims no knowledge of these statistics despite them originating from her own department, highlighting a concerning disconnect in addressing this persistent violation of children's rights.