US-based couple cancels wedding in Aligarh after right-wing outcry

An interfaith couple from the United States cancelled their wedding reception in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, after local right-wing groups protested, citing risks to communal harmony. Scheduled for December 21, the reception faced opposition from organisations like Bajrang Dal and Karni Sena, who warned authorities of potential unrest. The couple, married under the Special Marriage Act, cited safety concerns in their decision.