Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Interfaith Couple Seeks Protection from Hindutva Threats
A couple in West Bengal wants to get married, but some groups are trying to stop them because the man and woman come from different religions.
The couple says they love each other and have the right to marry, but the groups are threatening them and their families.
The couple asked the court for help, and the court said the police should protect them on their wedding day.
The groups say they don't want the marriage to happen, but the couple is determined to go ahead with it.
A 34-year-old man and his 31-year-old fiancée from Uluberia, Howrah, are facing threats from Hindutva groups over their interfaith marriage.
The couple moved the Calcutta High Court to secure their rights to marry under the Special Marriage Act, 1954.
Hindutva groups, including Hindu Sanghati, Ram Sena, and Singhabahina, have been intimidating the couple and their families.
The court issued an interim order directing the police to provide protection to the couple during their marriage.
The couple plans to solemnize their marriage later this week, despite the threats from Hindutva groups.
- Who
- A 34-year-old man and his 31-year-old fiancée from Uluberia, Howrah
- What
- The couple is seeking protection from Hindutva groups threatening them over their interfaith marriage
- When
- The couple plans to solemnize their marriage later this week
- Where
- Uluberia, Howrah, West Bengal
- Why
- The couple is facing threats from Hindutva groups opposing their interfaith marriage
Couple and Supporters
Hindutva Groups
Right to Marry
Couple and Supporters
The couple asserts their constitutional right to marry as consenting adults, regardless of religion.
Hindutva Groups
Hindutva groups oppose the marriage, alleging 'love jihad' and threatening the couple and their families.
Police Protection
Couple and Supporters
The couple seeks police protection due to threats from Hindutva groups.
Hindutva Groups
Hindutva groups intimidate the couple and their families, threatening violence if the marriage proceeds.
- Couple's Age
- 34-year-old man and 31-year-old woman
- Location
- Uluberia, Howrah, West Bengal
- Marriage Act
- Special Marriage Act, 1954
- Hindutva Groups Involved
- Hindu Sanghati, Ram Sena, Singhabahina
- Court Order
- Interim order directing police to provide protection during marriage