Panchayat in Karnataka wants parents’ nod for love marriages

A gram panchayat in Kalaburagi district has requested the government to make it compulsory for young people to obtain parental consent for love marriages. The gram panchayat members believe this will help maintain harmony in their villages, as elopements have caused tension and social disruption. However, the RDPR minister has stated that such a law would violate fundamental rights and duties. Similar concerns have been expressed in Gujarat, where the government is considering passing a law requiring parental consent for love marriages.