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Indian brothers marry same woman in viral wedding, stir debate on polyandry

Screengrab via DNAIndiaNews / YouTube

A pair of brothers in rural India have married the same woman, upholding an ancient custom and sparking criticism from a women's rights group after photos of the wedding went viral.

Polyandry is banned in India but is legal in some of the tribal pockets, including Himalayan territories, allowing preservation of some ancient traditions.

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