In India, marriage is traditionally viewed as a family affair, where parental approval often outweighs personal choice. While older generations prioritise family consensus, the younger generation is increasingly driven by individual desires, though their attitudes can vary widely depending on social and economic circumstances.

A recent viral video illustrates this contrast. A girl asked several young women whether they would elope if their parents disapproved of their choice of partner. The women readily agreed they would. But when the same question was posed to underprivileged boys on the street, their responses were surprising.

Sanya Maini, a digital content creator on Instagram, frequently interviews strangers and shares their answers online. Recently, she asked modern young women, “I

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