Recently, while at IIT Hyderabad, Upasana Konidela encouraged female students to prioritize career over marriage. Her post on X has since sparked a massive online debate, with thousands across the country criticizing her. Her post has nearly garnered eight million impressions on X.
Following the controversy, Upasana has stuck to her view that women should not get married until they find the right person and they are ready for it. "I married for love and companionship at 27 — a choice I made on my own terms. At 29, I decided to freeze my eggs for personal and health reasons, something I have always spoken about openly to encourage other women to explore their options," she stated.
She further wrote that she welcomed her first child at 36 and is now expecting twins at 39. "Throughout my journey, I have given equal importance to building my career and nurturing my marriage, because a happy, stable environment matters deeply when raising a family. For me, marriage and career are not competing priorities — they are equally meaningful parts of a fulfilled life. But I decide the timeline! That’s not a privilege, it’s my right!!!" she added.
