Three sisters in India have sparked controversy after each marrying the same man. Santosh, 18, Savitri, 19, and Saroj, 20, wed Vikas at the Chamunda Mata Temple. The sisters work together creating social media content, while Vikas serves as their cameraman.
Reason for the Polygamous Union
According to local reports, the sisters chose to marry the same man because they could not bear to be separated. Saroj said: "We have lived together since childhood and could not imagine living apart. When we realised that marriage would separate us, we even thought of ending our lives. Later, we decided that instead of dying, we would stay together and marry one man. We are all adults and took this decision willingly."
Vikas explained his agreement: "I knew how deeply attached the three sisters were to each other. They repeatedly told me they did not want to live separately after marriage. I respected their emotions and agreed to marry them because I wanted them to stay together. We have taken this decision with mutual consent and hope people will respect our choice."
Religious and Legal Controversy
The sisters defended their decision by comparing themselves to a Hindu king. They posted on social media: "In ancient times, there was King Dasharatha, who had three queens. Was that an insult then?"
However, Allahabad High Court lawyer Anurag Pandey told the Times of India that the marriage would not be recognised under Indian law. Pandey stated: "Under Hindu law, a Hindu man cannot legally marry multiple women simultaneously. Such a marriage is void in the eyes of law and does not create a valid marital relationship."
