A wedding reception in Hubballi, India, did not go as planned on 3 December. Megha Ksheerasagar and Sangam Das, a newly married couple working as software engineers in Bengaluru, were supposed to attend their reception in person.
The event was organised at Gujarat Bhavan in Hubballi, their hometown. Guests had already arrived, and the hall was fully decorated, waiting for the couple’s arrival.
Flights Delayed, Then Cancelled
The couple were travelling from Bhubaneswar, where they had married on 23 November. Their route was Bhubaneswar–Bengaluru–Hubballi. However, their IndiGo flight was delayed many times from the morning of 2 December.
Finally, around 4 a.m., the flight was cancelled. Other family members travelling through Mumbai also faced long delays or cancellations. The couple were left stranded more than a thousand kilometres away.
A Quick Decision Under Pressure
With no way to reach Hubballi on time, the bride’s father, Anil Kumar Ksheerasagar, had to make a fast decision. Relatives had come from cities like Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, and Belagavi.
Cancelling the reception was not an option. He decided to hold the event online. A large screen was arranged at the hall, and the couple joined through a video call. Guests clapped as the couple appeared on screen.
The Reception Goes On
Dressed for the occasion in Bhubaneswar, Megha and Sangam greeted guests virtually. Meanwhile, the bride’s parents represented them in person and performed the traditional rituals.
Guests spoke to the couple through the screen, and the programme continued as planned. The screen was placed at the centre of the hall so everyone could see and interact.
A Father Speaks Out
Speaking to reporters, the bride’s father said he was stressed but had no other choice. He questioned why flight disruptions were affecting so many people. Additionally, he said flights are often chosen for emergencies and important events.
He also urged the government to look into the ongoing airline crisis, which has caused trouble for many families across the country.
Part Of A Larger Travel Crisis
This incident is one of many caused by widespread flight disruptions in India. IndiGo has faced operational problems, mainly due to crew shortages, leading to delays and cancellations nationwide. For this couple, the disruption turned a joyful moment into an unexpected virtual event, watched not from a stage, but from a screen.
A Wedding Remembered Differently
Although the couple could not attend their own reception in person, the event still went ahead. Guests returned home with a story unlike any other. What was meant to be a simple family celebration became a reminder of how travel disruptions can suddenly change even the most carefully planned days.
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