Clip from an arranged marriage ceremony sparks debate over ego, respect and consent.

A wedding video showing a groom refusing to participate in the varmala ritual while the bride stands quietly beside him has gone viral, drawing widespread criticism on social media. The clip, reportedly shared on X, shows the groom seated on a chair as the bride, garland in hand, waits patiently during the ceremony.

In the short video, the groom appears visibly agitated. As the bride stands to his right holding the varmala, he dismisses her attempts and gestures sharply at people around him. At one point, another woman steps in to intervene, but the groom raises his hand, signalling her to stop, before turning toward the camera and addressing members of the gathering. The exact location and reason behind

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