A woman contacted X to highlight the need for accessible infrastructure for people with different abilities in our country by sharing her ordeal from her wedding day. Activist Virali Modi, who is wheelchair-bound, wrote of being carried up two flights of stairs at the registry office in Khar, Mumbai, because the building had no lift and officials “wouldn’t go down” to get the bride and groom’s signature.
The picture shows activist Virali Modi with her family. (X/@Virali01)
Modi tweeted that the stairs were “extremely steep and the railings were loose and rusty”. She further stated that she received no help despite informing her “agent” of her condition prior to the meeting.
A frustrated Modi asked “How is this fair? Just because I’m a wheelchair user, don’t I have the right to marry someone I love? What if someone slipped and I fell on the wedding day? Who is responsible?”
“My country needs to meet my needs and the needs of millions of citizens with disabilities. This is grossly unfair, unprecedented and unexpected,” Modi further wrote. Her theme sheds light on how things must change for the better.
Check out this thread shared by an activist:
The post was shared a few hours ago, on October 18. Since then, it has garnered close to 7.7 lakh views. The post additionally collected more than 11,000 likes. People posted different comments as they reacted to the share.
How did X users react to this post?
“So sad to hear Virali. I hope they will take it into consideration. But don’t be discouraged. You are so lucky to have found the love of your life. Many congratulations to you both. God bless,” user X shared. “This is terrible and must be changed as soon as possible! (Congratulations too, you look gorgeous),” added another.
“I’m so sorry Virala that you had to go through this. I hope you can forget it. Enjoy the new chapter of your life. You both look great and graceful. I wish you a very happy married life,” joined a third. “Congratulations to Virali! I’m sorry for the horrible experience; and on your wedding day. I wish you and your husband a lifetime of happiness. May you continue to shine,” wrote a fourth.
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