Over the past few days, the country has been keenly following Sakshi Mishra, daughter of BJP MLA Rajesh Mishra, who alleged that her father and brother were threatening her with dire consequences for marrying Ajitesh, a Dalit.

As the newly-married couple appealed to the Allahabad Court and the police for protection, writer Garima Wahal (one half of the successful writer duo Siddharth-Garima) says that the recent case is a prime example of how inter-caste marriage and honour killings continue to be a reality in the heartland of India. Congratulating Sakshi and Ajitesh for triumphing in the face of adversity, she points out that her next, Saale Aashiq, too showcases a young couple that revolts against honour killing.