Kerala Minister unites couple in their 60s who fell in love at an old age home

Kerala State Minister for Agriculture V.S. Sunil Kumar ensured that 67-year-old Kochaniyan and 66-year-old Lakshmiyammal tie  kt, 20 years after it was first proposed. Both bridegroom and bride are inmates at an old home and two got married Saturday, in presence of or inmates and guests.

Kochaniyan wore tritional off-white mundu and shirt while Lakhsmi Ammala was in red silk saree with minimal jewellery and jasmine flowers in her hair. Jayakumar, superintendent of old told news ncies that y h arranged a mandapam and also h a Mehndi function on Friday evening.

Speaking to reporters Kumar said that he felt lucky to join hands of elderly couple and declare m as husband and wife. He said that two were married to different people many years ago. y h lost ir partners and h children eir. 

RE | Uttar Presh Police Play Cupid; Help Runaway Couple Get Married

How two fell in love

Kumar said that Lakshmiyammal and Kochaniyan were living apart for almost two deces, and a few months ago Kochaniyan used to visit Lakshmiyammal sometimes at  old home, but soon fell unwell and was moved to Wayan in ar old home at.

After recovery, he asked about her to old home authorities, who n shifted him to place where she was staying. As per rules of Social Justice department, if inmates decide to get married, n authorities can take appropriate action to make it happen. That is how two became husband and wife, said Kumar.

RE | Tamil Nu Couple w Parents To 36 Kids After Losing ir Three Children To Tsunami

Years ago, Kochaniyan was a part-time musician at a temple in Thrissur and after that, he worked at a catering unit which was owned by Lakshmiyammal's first husband.

Two deces after her husband passed away, Kochaniyan proposed to Lakshmiyammal, but he was rejected. But on Saturday, y became one. newly-wed couple will continue to live toger at old home.

RE | Andhra Cop Carries Elderly Pilgrim On Shoulder After She Faints, Wins Hearts