<p class="bodytext">Two youths of different faiths, whose ideologies were same, entered into a wedlock in a simple ceremony here on Friday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Shivakumar of Gulaghatta village in Malavalli taluk, <br />and Nazreen of Hosapete, Ballari district, got married at Hindi Prachar Sabha in the city, following poet Kuvempu's 'mantra mangalya' ideologies.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Shivakumar is associated with Janshakti organisation while Nazreen is with a women's welfare organisation. The members of both the organisations were witness to the marriage.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The couple chose January 26, the Republic Day, for the wedding, as it is on this day, the Indian Constitution came into existence.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Speaking to DH, Shivakumar said that while working in a ready-made garments factory, books were my companion. "Inspired by the books, I chose to fight for the welfare of the people. I met Nazreen during one such movement. We don't want any religion, as it is insignificant," he said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Nazreen said, "Both me and Shivakumar have a social responsibility and that united us. Religion is not important to us, the purpose is important."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Shivakumar's mother Chikkathayamma, family members, residents of Gulaghatta village, Nazreen's sister Shabana, Tabassum and actor Chetan were present.</p>
<p class="bodytext">Two youths of different faiths, whose ideologies were same, entered into a wedlock in a simple ceremony here on Friday.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Shivakumar of Gulaghatta village in Malavalli taluk, <br />and Nazreen of Hosapete, Ballari district, got married at Hindi Prachar Sabha in the city, following poet Kuvempu's 'mantra mangalya' ideologies.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Shivakumar is associated with Janshakti organisation while Nazreen is with a women's welfare organisation. The members of both the organisations were witness to the marriage.</p>.<p class="bodytext">The couple chose January 26, the Republic Day, for the wedding, as it is on this day, the Indian Constitution came into existence.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Speaking to DH, Shivakumar said that while working in a ready-made garments factory, books were my companion. "Inspired by the books, I chose to fight for the welfare of the people. I met Nazreen during one such movement. We don't want any religion, as it is insignificant," he said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Nazreen said, "Both me and Shivakumar have a social responsibility and that united us. Religion is not important to us, the purpose is important."</p>.<p class="bodytext">Shivakumar's mother Chikkathayamma, family members, residents of Gulaghatta village, Nazreen's sister Shabana, Tabassum and actor Chetan were present.</p>
