Raichur: For Rangappa, a visually challenged man from Yermarus village in Raichur, life changed forever at Mahatma Gandhi Chowk. Having got married, he wants to start a business on his own.“Sometime ago, I was standing at Mahatma Gandhi Chowk to cross the road. I asked a person — named Mallu — to help me cross the road. I also asked him if he could get me a companion, and he said he would try his best,” Rangappa said during his wedding reception on Wednesday night. Mallu introduced Rangappa to Nagaraj, who took the lead in finding him a bride — Narayanamma, also visually challenged, from Doddakannahalli in Malur taluk of Kolar district.“Nagaraj enquired about my job and arranged my wedding with Narayanamma at Doddakallahalli on Sept 6. Raichur Municipal Corporation member Narasa Reddy oversaw the entire programme,” Rangappa said, expressing his gratitude.With no parents or siblings to support him, Rangappa relied on his extended family and villagers.Narasa Reddy, who played a key role in bringing the community together, said: “Rangappa is my distant relative. His parents have passed away. His mother died three years ago. He had been trying to get a companion. By the grace of god, he is entering into a marital life.”The wedding was followed by a reception at Yermarus Wednesday, where villagers gathered to bless the newlyweds.“I hope visually challenged people from economically weaker sections get support from society as well as the government to lead a respectful and dignified life. I have a desire to have my own business. Those who arranged this wedding have assured me that they will guide me,” Rangappa said. agencies
