10,000 youth to take oath on Valentine's Day to not marry without parents' consent

According to reports, 10,000 youth from across 12 schools in Surat will take an oath on Valentine's Day to never marry without their parents' consent.

The unique ceremony will be conducted by a voluntary organisation named Hasyamev Jayate. The organisation is run by laughter therapist Kamlesh Masalawala. Kamlesh reportedly explained, "These days, many youngsters fall in love and take an impulsive decision to get married. Many even run away from homes and get married, but such relationships turn out to be short-lived. We want to promote the importance of parents’ guidance when it comes to taking such a big decision of life.”

Hasyamev Jayate assured that the students chosen were not pressurised to participate. Along with Hasyamev Jayate, many other social organizations, NGOs and renowned person have also extended their support.