YouTuber Defends Cousin Marriage, Sparks Social Media Debate

A YouTuber named Keerthika Govindhasamy, with millions of followers, talked about cousin marriages.

She said it's a normal part of South Indian culture, unlike in other parts of India.

She believes it helps keep families close.

Many people online disagreed, saying it's wrong and could have bad effects.

Some people pointed out that cousin marriages can have a higher chance of genetic problems.

The debate is about whether it's right to keep this custom going, with those in favor saying it is part of their culture.