25-year-old Wasim married his two friends in the same mandap in Chitradurga, Karnataka. This marriage took place with the consent of all three families. Now this unique marriage is the topic of discussion on social media, where questions are being raised on its validity.
Chitradurga: A 25 year old boy married his two best friends in the same pavilion. The marriage of Wasim Shaikh (25), resident of Chitradurga, Karnataka, has now become a topic of discussion on social media. On October 16, Wasim married Shifa Shaikh and Jannat Makhandar in a ceremony held at MK Palace in Horapete. This marriage took place in the presence of all three family members. The video of the wedding ceremony has gone viral on social media. In the video, Wasim can be seen standing with both the brides, as the brides, dressed in similar clothes, are participating in the rituals, holding hands. In the video, they are also seen happily posing for photographs and celebrating. According to the report, this marriage took place with the full consent of all three families.
Friendship turned into love, decided to live together
The relationship between these three, who had been maintaining a close friendship for years, gradually turned into deep love. Only after this they decided to live together. Wasim promised to give equal love and respect to both Shifa and Jannat. Rituals were performed in the ceremony which reflected mutual unity and harmony. Under Indian law, polygamy is prohibited for most communities. However, some specific communities are exempted from this.
Marriage became a topic of online discussion
The video of this wedding immediately caught everyone’s attention on social media. There has been a huge debate online over whether such marriages are legally valid. While many people called it a happy decision, there were many who were questioning the validity and future of such relationships.
“What message are we giving to our next generation? What has happened to girls and their parents? Why are people ready to marry just one, how are they ready to compromise? The way they have grown up and their learnings make me sad,” wrote a user, expressing his disappointment. Another jokingly commented, “Bro, you can’t find one here and you married two at once. Congratulations.”
Another person questioned, “Is this legally permissible? I don’t think so… two women at the same time. It’s very strange.” This is not the first time that three people have got married in the same ceremony. Earlier, a young man in Telangana had married two women. Earlier this year, a young man from Gujarat also married two women.