Check out the Rs 550 crore extravagant Reddy wedding in Bengaluru
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Bengaluru: 50,000 people attended a wedding in Bengaluru hosted by politician and mining tycoon G Janardhana Reddy. Not invited, but present nevertheless, were some tax officers who, according to sources, were discreetly appraising the lavish arrangements.
Which were not for those whose taste may run towards understated.
There was the huge venue - spread over several acres - in the heart of Bengaluru. Within that, there were sets designed by Bollywood art directors, allowing attendees to wander from a replica of a famous temple in Hampi to a bustling market packed with arts and crafts. Or for those heavily invested in the Reddy family history, homes of the bride and groom and their parents could be toured.
Helium balloons with the Reddys' faces soared above the venue. On the ground, there were troupes of dancers from countries including Brazil. They had to move smoothly to get around the 3,000 bouncers and security guards.
Relatives of the Reddy family said about 30 crores were spent on the wedding in Bengaluru
The reported cost - 30 crores according to relatives who spoke on the condition of anonymity - has impelled public outrage at a time when so many are struggling to find the cash to buy food following the government's shock move to pull high-value notes out of circulation in a bid to tackle tax evasion.
However, senior politicians and a few ministers like Home Minister G Parameshwara and Energy minister DK Shivkumar attended the wedding. So did the BJP's top leader in the state, BS Yeddyurappa, in whose government Mr Reddy served as minister.
Mr Reddy, 49, spent three years in jail for his alleged involvement in a mining scam before he was released on bail last year. Speaking to journalists last week, he refused to reveal how much he was spending on the celebrations, but said everything would be declared to the tax authorities.
A tip off to the scale of the event was the wedding invite, which was sent on LCD screens.
Some 50,000 people, including politicians and celebrities, invited to Bengaluru wedding, said sources
Family members said that most bills were paid by cheque before last week's move of demonetization was announced.
But income tax officials dropped in anyway. "We are interested in quantifying the expenditure in such a big event," said one, speaking on the condition of anonymity.
Which were not for those whose taste may run towards understated.
There was the huge venue - spread over several acres - in the heart of Bengaluru. Within that, there were sets designed by Bollywood art directors, allowing attendees to wander from a replica of a famous temple in Hampi to a bustling market packed with arts and crafts. Or for those heavily invested in the Reddy family history, homes of the bride and groom and their parents could be toured.
Helium balloons with the Reddys' faces soared above the venue. On the ground, there were troupes of dancers from countries including Brazil. They had to move smoothly to get around the 3,000 bouncers and security guards.
Relatives of the Reddy family said about 30 crores were spent on the wedding in Bengaluru
The reported cost - 30 crores according to relatives who spoke on the condition of anonymity - has impelled public outrage at a time when so many are struggling to find the cash to buy food following the government's shock move to pull high-value notes out of circulation in a bid to tackle tax evasion.
However, senior politicians and a few ministers like Home Minister G Parameshwara and Energy minister DK Shivkumar attended the wedding. So did the BJP's top leader in the state, BS Yeddyurappa, in whose government Mr Reddy served as minister.
Mr Reddy, 49, spent three years in jail for his alleged involvement in a mining scam before he was released on bail last year. Speaking to journalists last week, he refused to reveal how much he was spending on the celebrations, but said everything would be declared to the tax authorities.
A tip off to the scale of the event was the wedding invite, which was sent on LCD screens.
Some 50,000 people, including politicians and celebrities, invited to Bengaluru wedding, said sources
Family members said that most bills were paid by cheque before last week's move of demonetization was announced.
But income tax officials dropped in anyway. "We are interested in quantifying the expenditure in such a big event," said one, speaking on the condition of anonymity.
The wedding of Karnataka mining baron and former minister G Janardhana Reddy's daughter is on Wednesday.
Grand arrangements have been made at the Bangalore place ground for the wedding of Mining baron Janardhana Reddy's daughter.
There are replicas of the houses of bride Bramhani Reddy and groom Rajeev Reddy.
Replicas of the houses of bride Bramhani Reddy and groom Rajeev Reddy.
Besides the monument replicas that have involved the expertise of Bollywood art directors, there are bullock carts driven by cows in colourful gear, flower elephants, musicians and giant balloons.
Sources close to the Reddys say some 50,000 people, including VIPs, have been invited and around 3,000 security men will stand guard.
Around 40 bullock carts will ferry invitees to the wedding hall. Eight priests have been brought in from the famous Thirumala temple.
Some are questioning how the wedding has been insulated by the cash crunch after the shock abolition of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 notes last week.
Grand arrangements have been made at the Bangalore place ground for the wedding of Mining baron Janardhana Reddy's daughter.
There are replicas of the houses of bride Bramhani Reddy and groom Rajeev Reddy.
Replicas of the houses of bride Bramhani Reddy and groom Rajeev Reddy.
Besides the monument replicas that have involved the expertise of Bollywood art directors, there are bullock carts driven by cows in colourful gear, flower elephants, musicians and giant balloons.
Sources close to the Reddys say some 50,000 people, including VIPs, have been invited and around 3,000 security men will stand guard.
Around 40 bullock carts will ferry invitees to the wedding hall. Eight priests have been brought in from the famous Thirumala temple.
Some are questioning how the wedding has been insulated by the cash crunch after the shock abolition of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 notes last week.
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He has paid by cheque all this extravaganza, so what is the problem? The article tries to make it out as if there is mass starvation death in India and in its backdrop this wedding is taking place which is simply not true. Nor is there any connection of BJP with this wedding or its expense. It is a private function and a private citizen can spend their legal money any way they please.
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