A wedding with a difference

Karam Prakash

Tribune News Service

Patiala, December 6

Amid the ongoing farmers’ agitation, a groom was seen holding a flag of the Kirti Kisan Union in support of the farmers’ protest against the three farm laws at Khang village in Patran block of the district. Giving the go-by to social rituals, the groom gathered all “baratis” and requested them for their support to the protesting farmers.

The groom, Ajay Kumar, also donated Rs 11,000 ‘shagun’ for the protest.

Ajay said: “I am the son of a farmer. Therefore, whenever I get an opportunity in any event, I try to highlight the issue of the farm laws.”

The groom said the farmers’ agitation had become a people’s movement. He appealed to everyone to support the farmers.

The family members of the groom were also with him to express solidarity with the farmers. They raised slogans in support of the protesting farmers at the wedding. Jaspal Chaudhary, elder brother of the groom, said they had been actively participating in the farmers’ protest for the past two months.

He said: “Initially, relatives and family members of the bride were reluctant. However, later they praised the idea. People who came to attend the wedding also appreciated our efforts.”