Four days prior to the announcement of a nationwide lockdown due to the Covid-19 outbreak last year, Namita Majhi of Mahuldihi village under Rajgangpur block of Sundargarh district had come to visit her friend Babulal Majhi’s house at Panchara village under Kutra block in the district.
Little did she know that her visit would turn into a fairytale and lead to marriage with Babulal on the Valentine’s Day this year.Both got to know each other when Namita came to Panchara for attending a wedding, two years ago. She and Babulal shared their contact numbers and were regularly in touch over phone during the next one year. Being invited by Babulal, Namita came to his house last year. However, Namita couldn’t return to her village after the announcement of the lockdown. The two started living in the same house and subsequently fell in love.
Their relationship was also approved by their family members. The elated couple tied the nuptial knot on Sunday in the presence of their kin, well-wishers and friends.