A YouTuber, Keerthika Govindhasamy, also known as Keerthi History, has sparked controversy with her recent video.
She argues that marrying a first cousin or uncle is not unusual, as long as traditional rules are followed.
South Indian family structures would collapse without cousin marriages
Keerthika's videos have garnered tens of thousands of views, despite criticism and controversy surrounding some of them.
Her popularity increased in 2024 after winning the Best Storyteller Award from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Author's summary: YouTuber Keerthika sparks controversy with cousin marriage argument.