In an unusual turn of events in Gwalior, a bride made the decision to refuse marriage to the groom on their wedding day, prompting the baraat (wedding procession) to return. The bride, speaking about her reasons, alleged that she had been shown a heavily edited picture of the groom and was dissatisfied with his actual appearance.This incident highlights a growing trend where individuals, especially women, are asserting their preferences boldly in matters of marriage. A similar case emerged in Gwalior, where a bride from Agaya village declined to marry a groom from Utila village upon meeting him in person on the day of the wedding.The bride, identified as Mamta, had not met the groom, Anil Chauhan, in person prior to the wedding day. She had only been presented with a photograph of Anil, which she later claimed had been excessively edited to enhance his appearance. However, her perspective changed drastically when she saw Anil during the Jaimala ceremony, a crucial part of Indian weddings.Sudden Turn of EventsUpon laying eyes on Anil, Mamta immediately expressed her unwillingness to proceed with the marriage, stating, “Rather, I would like to die.” She accused Anils family of deceiving her with a misleading image. Mamtas decision led to chaos between the two families, eventually involving law enforcement.Resolution AttemptsPolice intervention became necessary as the conflict escalated. Officers arrived at the scene and attempted to mediate the situation. Despite their efforts, Mamta remained firm in her decision. Consequently, the grooms family returned the gifts received from the brides side, and both families collectively agreed to call off the wedding.Ultimately, the wedding was called off with mutual agreement, reflecting the importance of individual agency and choice in matters as significant as marriage.
