In a surprising twist at the Uttar Pradesh mass marriage event in Jhansi, a bride chose to tie the knot with her brother-in-law when the groom failed to appear. The moment the deceit came to light, she swiftly wiped the sindoor from her parting. Meanwhile, Lalita Yadav, a social welfare officer, acknowledges the incident and promises an inquiry.
The whole affair unfolded at the Jhansi Polytechnic College ground during a collective wedding ceremony last Tuesday. Many couples were married under the scheme, but when one groom did not show, the bride's already-married brother-in-law stepped in to wed. Immediately after the ceremony, the bride removed the sindoor from her parting. Separate interviews with the newlyweds later confirmed their actions.
Unveiling the Full Story
The mass marriage conference took place on February 27, attended by numerous brides and grooms from afar. Upon inspection, one couple's situation raised suspicions, and the reality soon came to light.
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Dinesh revealed that it was supposed to be Brijbhan's marriage, but when he failed to arrive, some officials suggested Dinesh take Brijbhan's place instead. Dinesh also confessed that he is already married and is, in fact, the bride's brother-in-law.
This entire facade was allegedly orchestrated to embezzle the government's financial aid provided for such marriage ceremonies. Several departmental officers and staff are said to be involved in this scam—a similar case previously emerged from Ballia, leading to official actions against many.
The Bride's Statement
The bride, Khushi, at times calling herself Chhavi, explained that her intended groom couldn't make it due to heavy rain and distance. Therefore, the wedding proceeded with her brother-in-law. Khushi admits it's wrong but cites desperation as her filled-out form and online registrations were complete, and she was already at the mandap.
Meanwhile, Lalita Yadav, the social welfare officer present at the ceremony, denied such a mix-up could occur. However, she assured that if a complaint is filed, an investigation will ensue.
