Despite stiff opposition, MP man marries transgender on Valentine's Day

Despite facing stiff opposition from his parents, an Indore-based man tied the knot with a transgender at a temple in the city on Valentine's Day.

Speaking to ANI, the groom, Junaid Khan, said, "I want my family to accept us but even if they don't, I will stay with her. I love her a lot and I will always keep her happy."

Madhya Pradesh: A man and a transgender person tied the knot at a temple in Indore on #ValentinesDay Junaid Khan, groom says, "I want my family to accept us but even if they don't, I will stay with her. I love her a lot and I will always keep her happy." (14/2/19) (1/2/) pic.twitter.com/HhChumOzQn

— ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2019

The elated bride, Jaya Singh, said that getting married is a big challenge for a transgender as the society finds it "odd".

"Getting married is a big challenge for a transgender person because the society finds it odd. His parents were against this marriage but he still chose to marry me. I hope they'll accept me soon and one day I will get to serve my in-laws," she said.

Jaya Singh Parmar, bride: Getting married is a big challenge for a transgender person because the society finds it odd. His parents were against this marriage but he still chose to marry me. I hope they'll accept me soon & one day I'll get to serve my in-laws. (14/2/19) (2/2) pic.twitter.com/oCd3rEyUDh

— ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2019

Junaid and Jaya tied the knot in a Hindu ceremony in a temple on February 14.

Love bloomed between the two last year. Two weeks ago, Junaid proposed Jaya and the couple chose Valentine's Day- a day that celebrates love worldwide- to get hitched.