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“Love Marriage? Leave the Village”: Punjab village passes shocking resolution
Ashok Verma
Bathinda (Punjab), July 18, 2025 — In a surprising and controversial move, residents of Kotshamir village in Punjab’s Bathinda district have reportedly passed a unique resolution: any couple choosing a love marriage must leave the village along with their family.
A video of the resolution being passed in a village gathering has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread debate.
The villagers are seen collectively endorsing the decision, declaring that if any boy or girl marries against the wishes of their families or without arranged consent, they will be forced to relocate with their family from the village.
The resolution has drawn sharp criticism and divided opinions online. While some are calling it a “Tughlaqi farman” (dictatorial order), others are defending it as a “community-protective decision.”
Critics question how such a resolution can be passed in a democratic country where love marriages are legally recognized, pointing out that such restrictions violate an individual’s right to choose their life partner. Many argue that marriage is a deeply personal decision, and punishing families of those who choose to marry for love is both unjust and regressive.
At the same time, a section of the community is defending the move as a way to preserve traditional values and maintain social order. The incident has ignited a larger conversation about personal freedom, societal norms, and the clash between modern love and traditional mindsets in rural India.