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Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA files complaint against son-in-law for alleged marriage fraud

Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Gyan Tiwari has filed a police complaint alleging that his daughter was duped into marrying a man who used fake identities to deceive multiple women. The MLA claims that the accused, Prakhar Trivedi, and his father, Anuj Trivedi, concealed the son's criminal history and past marriages. Police have arrested both men and registered a case of cheating following the allegations made by the MLA in a social media video.

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What Happened

Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Gyan Tiwari has initiated legal action against his son-in-law, Prakhar Trivedi, and his father, Anuj Trivedi, following allegations of marriage fraud. The MLA reported that his daughter, Pragya, married Prakhar Trivedi in 2024 after the family was led to believe that the groom was a prominent real estate businessman from Mumbai. The complaint alleges that the accused hid a history of criminal activity and multiple previous marriages.

Following the complaint, police arrested both Prakhar and Anuj Trivedi in connection with the case. The MLA publicly detailed the allegations in a social media video, stating that the deception caused significant trauma to his family and damaged his social standing. Authorities have registered a formal cheating case and are currently conducting legal proceedings against the accused individuals.

Key Facts

  1. BJP MLA Gyan Tiwari filed a complaint alleging his daughter was duped into marriage.
  2. The accused are identified as Prakhar Trivedi and his father Anuj Trivedi.
  3. The marriage between the MLA's daughter and Prakhar Trivedi took place in 2024.
  4. The MLA alleges the accused hid a criminal history and multiple previous marriages.
  5. Police have arrested both Prakhar and Anuj Trivedi.
  6. A formal cheating case has been registered by the police.

The Timeline5

Every article on this story, in the order it was filed. We do not rank the outlets.

  1. 8 Aug

    1. HTHindustan Times
      UP: BJP MLA alleges he was duped into marrying his daughter to conman, FIR filed

  2. 9 Aug

    1. TOIThe Times of India
      UP BJP MLA alleges daughter duped into marriage with conman who ‘married 25 women’
    2. NDNDTV
      UP BJP MLA Says Daughter Duped Into Marriage With Man Who Had 25 Weddings
    3. Nanamasthe-telangana
      BJP MLA Daughter Duped | ‘25 పెళ్లిళ్లు చేసుకున్న వ్యక్తితో కుమార్తె వివాహం’.. తమను మోసం చేశారని బీజేపీ ఎమ్మెల్యే ఆరోపణ
    4. HTHindustan Times
      ‘25 marriages, fake identity’: UP BJP MLA's shocking claims about son-in-law

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  • English3 outlets
  • Teluguతెలుగు1 outlet

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  • No local newsroom
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  • Where the story is

1 state with local coverage. Spread across the country, with no regional concentration. Also carried by 3 national mastheads.

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