Nikhil’s Wedding In Controversy, Netizens Slam

Former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda and former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy's son Nikhil Kumarswamy tied nuptial knot with his girlfriend Revati amidst the nationwide lockdown. Revati is the grand-niece of former Congress Minister for Housing M Krishnappa.

Nikhil and Revati were engaged a few months ago early this year. And there is a great controversy regarding the marriage of Nikhil, with media not being allowed in the premises. Media persons are said to be not allowed and were blocked 10 Km from the venue. Senior officials are also said to be not answering calls. Due to the lockdown, the wedding was shifted to a farm house.

Adequate social distancing will be maintained at the venue — the Gowdas’ farmhouse at Ramanagara, approx. 50 km from Bengaluru — and every person at the venue will be screened, said an official from Kumaraswamy’s office.

“There will be a team of doctors who will check every person. Sanitisers, special decontamination booths and masks will be used at the location,” the official added, pegging the guest list at around 75.

Twitterati is infuriated with the state government giving permission for the wedding amid widespread of corona. #Nikhilkumaraswamy is trending nationwide. Here’s how netizens reacted.

“Son's marriage is more important than lives of people. Such careless leaders we have, even state govt allowed it @BSYBJP is lockdown same for everyone? so you are waiting for another jamat? @hd_kumaraswamy @republic #Nikhilkumaraswamy”

“RIP Social distancing. #Nikhilkumaraswamy”

“Lockdown rules different . Vip persons used as holiday . Poor farmers suffering everyday  . hippocracy of political party .shameful act every political party #Nikhilkumaraswamy marriage in lockdown @narendramodi @PMOIndia @HMOIndia @AmitShah @hd_kumaraswamy enjoy enjoy marriage”

“@CMofKarnataka You're aware of the Guidelines No.40-3/2020-D: 24.03.2020 of the Union Home Ministry & the Penal Provisions for it's violation. Is it Applicable to #Nikhilkumaraswamy ? If it is NOT applicable to @hd_kumaraswamy 's Family, it should NOT be applicable to anyone!”