‘Help me find a wife, I’ll never forget your favour’: young man’s plea to Sharad Pawar

A young man from Akola has written an unusual letter to Nationalist Congress Party (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, requesting help in getting married and describing the “favour” as something he “will never forget”. The appeal has drawn attention to a deepening marriage crisis among the rural youth in Maharashtra.

The incident occurred during Pawar’s visit to Akola on November 8 for a farmers’ interaction programme. After addressing local issues, Pawar met farmers, other residents, and youngsters who handed over written requests. Among them was a letter from a man seeking help with finding a wife.

According to the letter submitted to Pawar, the man expressed fear that he might “remain single forever” and pleaded for help in finding a wife.