'Didn't want to live apart': 3 sisters marry their social media cameraman in UP's Amroha
Three sisters in Uttar Pradesh married their social media cameraman to avoid being separated by arranged marriages. The event has sparked legal debate as polygamy is not recognized under the Hindu Marriage Act.
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The story highlights the intersection of traditional social structures, modern social media influence, and legal frameworks in India.
BULANDSHAHR: An unusual marriage in Amroha district has sparked widespread discussion after two sisters and their cousin married the same man, the cameraman who worked with them on their social media videos, because they did not want to live separately.The sisters, Saroj (20), a second-year BTech student, Savitri Rani (19) and Santosh Khadakvanshi (18), residents of Dhauriya village, in Hasanpur creates social media videos and shorts.According to them, Vikas Khadakvanshi (20) alias Vikky, a resident of nearby Shyampuri village, had been working as their cameraman for the past six months and frequently acted as the husband in their video content.The marriage came to light after videos released by the sisters show them performing rituals at Chamunda Mata Temple, where Vikas is seen applying vermilion to each of them.No family members were present during the event.Explaining their decision, Saroj said the sisters were devastated after learning that their family was trying…
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