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The former Indian state minister, Gali Janardhana Reddy, is reported to be spending over $70 million on a lavish but controversial wedding for his daughter. This celebration comes at a time when millions of Indians are facing a cashflow crisis following the withdrawal of high-denomination banknotes.

Vidya Ram is London correspondent for The Hindu newspaper.

(Photo: G Janardhana Reddy's daughter, Brahmani and the groom, Rajeev Reddy. Credit: Janardhana Reddy Family)