India: Woman seeks divorce as husband changes honeymoon destination from Goa to Ayodhya

In the Indian city of Bhopal,a woman is pursuing a divorce from her husband, alleging that he failed to keep his promise of taking her to Goa for their honeymoon. The decision to end the marriage was made just ten days after the couple returned from their trip, during which the husband diverted the destination to Ayodhya and Varanasi.

The woman in her divorce petition claimed that both were employed and drawing good salaries, and were financially capable of affording an overseas honeymoon, reported the Free Press Journal. However, her husband insisted on an Indian destination, citing the need to care for his parents as the primary reason.

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Mismatched expectations

Married for five months, the couple initially agreed on a honeymoon to Goa and South India. However, a day before the decidedtrip, the husband informed his wife of the change in plan and took her toAyodhya and Varanasi. The reason provided by the the husbandwas his mother's desire to visit the holy cities before the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony on January 22.

Upon returning from the Ayodhya and Varanasi trip, the woman promptly filed for divorce, claiming that her husband prioritised his family over her. The swift legal action underscores the intensity of her dissatisfaction with the unmet expectations surrounding their honeymoon.

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During the family court hearing, the husband downplayed the issue, stating that his wife was making an unnecessaryfuss. The couple is currently undergoing counseling sessions.

(With inputs from agencies)