Mumbai’s citizens are voicing their displeasure over the opulent wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, which has resulted in the closure of numerous city streets.
What Happened: The wedding of the son of India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani, has caused significant disruption in Mumbai. The city’s streets were shut down to make way for the couple’s large entourage, causing inconvenience to the local residents.
The wedding, being hailed as one of the biggest in India this year, has drawn a slew of celebrities, including Kim Kardashian, John Cena, and Priyanka Chopra. However, the multi-day event has been met with criticism from Mumbai residents, especially following the announcement of road closures for the wedding.
A post on X from Mumbai Traffic Police outlining the traffic arrangements for the wedding sparked anger among locals. Many questioned the categorization of the wedding as a “public event” and voiced their annoyance at the disruption caused by a private event.
“If Anant Ambani’s Marriage is a Public Event…If a Private Event is dubbed as a Public Event, then general masses should be allowed to experience their own Return on Wealth,” said one user.
“Billionaire’s wedding ceremony is a priority Public daily commute is not,” said another.
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A resident Sonam Srivastava told Business Insider that the situation has caused “significant disruptions” for her business. “This situation has forced us to reschedule critical client meetings and events planned for these dates. It’s alarming that traffic in such a prominent business district has come to a standstill, causing significant inconvenience to businesses, for a private event.”
Why It Matters: The wedding, reportedly estimated to cost ₹5,000 crore, is a three-day event with a guest list featuring industry giants, Bollywood stars, and top politicians.
This isn’t the first time the Ambani family’s extravagant celebrations have caused a stir. Anant Ambani’s pre-wedding celebrations in Italy had also sparked outrage among locals in Portofino. The lavish event, which included a luxury cruise and exclusive access to the bay area, had left businesses and residents fuming.
Meanwhile, Ambani-led Reliance Industries‘ decision to hike Jio tariffs by up to 25% from this month onwards has sparked a series of memes on social media, with users mocking the Ambani family for sending out luxurious invites for their son’s wedding.
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