<p>Divorce is still a taboo, and the society is finding its footing in breaking free from it. A recent episode that unfolded in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut has garnered attention on social media. A woman’s divorce from her marriage of eight years was celebrated by her family. After the court finalised the divorce, her family donned 'I love my daughter' T-shirts. According to a report by news agency PTI, Pranita Vashistha’s counsels, Rajeev Giri and Naseeb Saifi, mentioned that her wedding with an Army Major from Shahjahanpur took place on December 19, 2018.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>And now, her family has decided to celebrate the divorce with music, sweets, and garland. Her father, retired judge Gyanendra Kumar Sharma, said, “If my daughter is not happy in marriage, it is my duty to bring her out of that environment. We did not seek alimony or anything else. I just brought my daughter back.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">UP’s Meerut tells a changing story…<br><br>After 7 years of marriage, Pranita Sharma’s divorce from Major Gaurav Agnihotri was finalized. But what followed looked like a wedding celebration—drums, dancing, matching “I Love My Daughter” T-shirts, and a grand welcome home organized by… <a href="https://t.co/z1DkELqMwy">pic.twitter.com/z1DkELqMwy</a></p>&mdash; Oxomiya Jiyori 🇮🇳 (@SouleFacts) <a href="https://twitter.com/SouleFacts/status/2040653882175672752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Pranita urged women facing abuse to not remain silent. “Stand up for yourself. Become strong, educate yourself and be independent before thinking about marriage.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-remember-friends-the-world-is-one-mohammed-rafi-song-goes-viral-amid-iran-war-global-strife-and-suffering-1775453398640"><strong>The world is one: Mohammed Rafi song from decades ago goes viral amid war</strong></a><strong> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></p><h3>Social media reacts:</h3><p>A user said, “Far better to leave unhappy daughter at in laws mercy, this should be celebrated- to show that it is ok to leave an unhappy marriage and not care about the society on what they think. Daughters happiness more important than society's acceptance.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Far better to leave unhappy daughter at in laws mercy, this should be celebrated- to show that it is ok to leave an unhappy marriage and not care about the society on what they think. Daughters happiness more important than society&#39;s acceptance</p>&mdash; Harish (@h_boob1) <a href="https://twitter.com/h_boob1/status/2040658023212073227?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>“If every parent becomes as supportive, no woman will bear domestic violence,” said another.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Father, in Meerut, UP, bringing his daughter back home after divorce with full celebrations.<br><br>A lot of women commit suic*de because of lack of support from their own parents. If every parent becomes as supportive, no woman will bear domestic violence.👏🏻👏🏻 <a href="https://t.co/DsqWultXa1">pic.twitter.com/DsqWultXa1</a></p>&mdash; Jaswinder kaur (@TheReal_Jassi) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheReal_Jassi/status/2040672282222490101?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A Meerut family is winning hearts after celebrating their daughter's divorce with a brass band and "I love my daughter" T-shirts. Read the viral story here.

Divorce is still a taboo, and the society is finding its footing in breaking free from it. A recent episode that unfolded in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut has garnered attention on social media. A woman’s divorce from her marriage of eight years was celebrated by her family. After the court finalised the divorce, her family donned 'I love my daughter' T-shirts. According to a report by news agency PTI, Pranita Vashistha’s counsels, Rajeev Giri and Naseeb Saifi, mentioned that her wedding with an Army Major from Shahjahanpur took place on December 19, 2018. And now, her family has decided to celebrate the divorce with music, sweets, and garland. Her father, retired judge Gyanendra Kumar Sharma, said, “If my daughter is not happy in marriage, it is my duty to bring her out of that environment. We did not seek alimony or anything else. I just brought my daughter back.”

<p>A Meerut family is winning hearts after celebrating their daughter's divorce with a brass band and "I love my daughter" T-shirts. Read the viral story here.</p>

'My heart, my soul': UP family celebrates daughter's divorce, netizens react

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'My heart, my soul': UP family celebrates daughter's divorce, netizens react