Afghanistan, May 21 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to avoid costly overseas weddings and support the domestic economy by celebrating inside India.
India has urged citizens to hold wedding ceremonies inside the country instead of abroad, as the government seeks to limit foreign currency outflows amid growing economic pressure linked to Middle East tensions.
According to CNN, the government of Narendra Modi has intensified its "Wed in India" campaign, encouraging families to avoid expensive destination weddings overseas.
Modi said the growing trend of lavish weddings abroad is leading to significant outflows of foreign exchange at a time when India faces increasing economic challenges.
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