Congress leader Digvijaya Singh marries TV anchor Amrita Rai in Chennai

New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has tied the knot with TV journalist Amrita Rai in Tamil Nadu in August, according to a report in The Indian Express.

The 44-year-old TV anchor, through a Facebook post, confirmed the marriage.

"I would like to share with my friends that I and Digvijaya Singh have married in a solemn ceremony, as per the Hindu rites. We have also later registered our marriage.

On this occasion, I would like to thank all those who have stood by me through all the difficult times that I faced recently. Last one and a half years have been particularly stressful and traumatic. I was the victim of a cyber crime, but was treated as a criminal. I was trolled and abused in most derogatory language for no fault of mine. Those who themselves have no concept or belief in love and dignity tried to shame me on social media. But all during this period, I kept a dignified silence and went on with my work, believing in myself and my love for DIgvijaya.

I know, question have been raised and will be raised on the age difference between us. But I sincerely feel that at my age I know what is good for me and I can take my decisions as per my own wisdom. We live in a modern, progressive India, and the constitutional and legal framework has empowered me to decide about my life and my life’s choices.

I also know that motives can be attributed to my decision. Time is the only final arbitrator in such matters. I am a professional woman, who has worked hard throughout my career and have made a place and reputation for myself. I believe in my professional capabilities and like any other modern women, I have and will continue to shoulder my personal and family responsibilities on my own.

I have married Digvijaya Singh for love. Therefore, I have already requested him to transfer all his property and belongings to his son and daughters. I only want to embark on this new journey with him, working towards a dignified, professional career.

Once again, thank you all my friends, my office colleagues and well-wishers for everything."

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In April last year, Digvijaya had accepted his relationship with Rai.

“I have no hesitation in accepting my relationship with Amrita Rai. She and her husband have already filed a mutual consent divorce case. Once that is decided we would formalise it. But I do condemn encroachment in our private life,” Singh had tweeted.

Rai too had confirmed saying, “I have separated from my husband and we have filed a mutual consent divorce papers. After which I have decided to marry with Digvijaya Singh.”

The report quoted a source close to Congress general secretary saying 68-year-old Singh who is married to 44-year-old Amrita is currently in the US. It is learnt that Amrita has taken leave from her office.

Singh's wife Asha passed away last year after prolonged illness. He has four daughters and a son from his marriage. Rai, said to be in her early 40s, also tweeted that she will marry Singh after divorce with her husband.

Amrita Rai's husband said the relationship between the couple had ended a long time back and that she was free to take her own independent decisions. "We have been separated for some time now and applied for the mutual consent divorce. Relationship between us has ended long back and Amrita is free to take any decision regarding her life and I will respect it," he posted on Facebook.