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Categories: CULTURE

Uttar Pradesh sisters joint marriage controversy

Entities: Child Welfare Committee · Amroha, Uttar Pradesh · Hindu Marriage Act · Indian police

Overview

In July 2026 a short video from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, showed three biological sisters taking wedding vows with the same 23‑year‑old cameraman, Vikas, at the Chamunda Mata Temple. The clip went viral, drawing millions of views and sharp criticism from Hindu organisations, which labelled the ceremony a breach of tradition and morality. Police summoned the sisters, Vikas and a local BJP municipal chairman for questioning, seeking proof of age and written statements to confirm that all participants were adults. Investigators also noted the absence of a priest and ongoing temple renovations, raising doubts about the legality of the rites under Hindu personal‑law statutes.

Later, on 27 July, the participants confirmed the footage was a staged prank intended to boost social‑media views; no legal marriage had actually taken place. Legal analysts reiterated that, under the Hindu Marriage Act, a man cannot be married to more than one living woman simultaneously, and such a union would constitute bigamy. The episode, though fabricated, has sparked renewed debate in India about personal freedom, the impact of viral content, and the applicability of existing marriage laws.

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Amroha 'one groom three brides' video proven fake, experts flag bigamy issues

    A viral Amroha video of three sisters marrying one man was revealed as a staged prank; legal experts note the act would violate Indian bigamy laws.

  2. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Uttar Pradesh sisters' joint marriage to a cameraman triggers legal scrutiny

    Three sisters in Uttar Pradesh married the same cameraman in a temple ceremony, prompting police to verify their ages and consent amid cultural criticism.

  3. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Three sisters in Amroha marry same man, viral video sparks controversy

    Three sisters in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, married the same man in a temple ceremony; a viral video sparked religious outrage and a police probe.

Sources

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