‘Minor’ Monalisa Bhosle wedding case: Kerala Police, CPI(M) say viral Kumbh girl not underage; demand probe
Mint·1h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Kerala Police confirmed that Monalisa Bhosle, who became famous at Prayagraj Kumbh Mela, was 18 years old when she married Farman Khan at a Kerala temple. Her Aadhaar card was verified as genuine. CPI(M) leaders attended the wedding. A Madhya Pradesh investigation was launched after claims she was 16. Both the couple deny allegations of conversion or 'love jihad', stating they married per Hindu customs.
Key Entities
Monalisa BhosleFarman KhanKerala PoliceCPI(M)Prayagraj Kumbh MelaMV GovindanMadhya Pradesh