It seems Mr. P C George, BJP leader from Kerala has stumbled upon the ultimate solution to protect young women in India from the treacherous clutches of "love jihad" — marry them off by 24! Apparently, once a woman blows out 24 candles on her birthday cake, her ability to distinguish between true love and sinister conspiracy evaporates like steam from a pressure cooker.

Fascinating, isn’t it?

“Get her married early!” cries Mr. George, as if he were announcing a cricket score, "before she falls for this evil jihad!" Ah yes, marriage—the magical cure for a woman's independent thoughts. Forget education, career aspirations, or exploring the world; apparently, nothing guards a woman against love jihad better than an early dive into matrimony.

But let’s pause here and ask a simple question: are women truly such feeble creatures that they must be rushed to the altar like contestants in a reality show? Imagine poor Neha, just about to finish her Ph.D., when her father runs in breathless: "Beta, leave that research paper! We've got only two months before your brain turns into mush!"

Or take Maya, a tech professional who’s climbing the corporate ladder. "Sorry boss," she’d have to explain. "I can’t finish this project. Mr. George says I’m at risk of romantic sabotage. Gotta get married before I elope with a jihadist!"

What's most amusing is that Mr. George seems to believe that women are unaware of their own hearts. In his world, love is less about mutual affection and more like accidentally tripping over a banana peel.

"Oops! I've fallen in love with someone outside my community! Somebody fetch a priest before it's too late!"

It’s as if he thinks women are wandering puppies, ready to follow anyone offering a treat.

Wouldn’t good ole George be surprised to know that: Women can actually think for themselves. They can weigh feelings, analyze intentions, and yes, sometimes even make the terrible mistake of marrying the wrong person—just like men have been doing for centuries!

Mr George, instead of marrying them off in a panic, how about trusting women with something radical: freedom and education? Instead of chaining them to the nearest eligible bachelor, teach them to recognize fliting tactics, deceitful intentions, and most importantly, empower them to decide whom to love and when to love.

If Mr. George is so worried about misguided choices, perhaps he should start campaigns that encourage critical thinking, emotional maturity, and open conversations at home. But then again, that sounds a lot harder than issuing a marriage deadline, doesn’t it?

So, dear women of Kerala and the rest of India, if you’re nearing 24 and have yet to walk down the aisle, don’t panic. There’s no expiry date on your ability to love wisely or live freely. And as for Mr. George, perhaps he needs some love too — or at least a crash course in common sense…!

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