In a dramatic turn of events in Banaras, a couple decided to elope after their families canceled their wedding due to a dowry dispute.
The decision to call off the wedding arose from disagreements over dowry demands, demonstrating the long-standing social pressures surrounding marriage in India.
The couple’s decision to elope highlights the complex interplay between tradition, family expectations, and personal agency.
This incident underscores broader conversations about the entrenched practice of dowry and its implications for gender equality.
As the couple embarks on their journey, their actions serve as a poignant reminder of the challenges people face in navigating cultural norms and expectations in search of love and autonomy.
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- What did this couple do?
- Where can you see the video?
- How did the Internet react?
What did this couple do?
Banaras couple elopes after dowry disagreement cancels wedding | Image: Instagram
The historic city of Varanasi, famous for its spiritual significance and Hindu temples, has gained widespread attention on social media due to a viral video showing the bride and groom fleeing on a motorcycle.
While it initially shocked viewers, it was later clarified that the groom was the bride’s spouse and they eloped due to the groom’s family’s objections regarding their marriage.
The pictures show the bride, dressed in the usual red lehenga, and the groom, dressed in a white kurta, navigating the deserted streets of Banaras for the last few hours.
Banaras couple elopes after dowry disagreement cancels wedding | Image: Instagram
According to media reports, the couple chose to elope because the groom’s relatives were opposed to the marriage, citing the bride’s family’s refusal to offer a dowry.
After a dispute ensued and the groom’s family left the bride’s residence, the couple decided to elope and exchange vows at a nearby temple.
Where can you see the video?
You can watch the video posted by Shubham Kapsethi on Instagram.
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How did the Internet react?
The video quickly attracted widespread attention and racked up more than 2.4 million views. Shubham playfully commented on social conventions in the accompanying caption, joking, “In Banaras, anything is possible.”
After the video circulated, netizens praised the groom for his bravery and praised his unwavering support for the bride.
Numerous commenters emphasized the importance of having a supportive spouse, and one individual humorously asked about the fasting rituals necessary to find similar husbands.
Internet reacts to Banaras couple’s elopement after dowry disagreement cancels wedding | Image: Instagram
Internet reacts to Banaras couple’s elopement after dowry disagreement cancels wedding | Image: Instagram
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