Bangaluru: Kannada Okkuta leader Vatal Nagraj demanded the union government to provide financial assistance up to Rs 1 Lakh to lovers to assist their weddings.

And to express his solidarity with lovers on Valentine’s Day Vatal arranged for the “wedding of sheep” in Bengaluru.

Speaking to the reporters on Wednesday Vatal said that Love is not restricted to any caste or religion. It is universal and nobody has the rights to oppose lovers who are willing to get married on their own. The central government should in fact support the lovers and provide financial assistance up to Rs. 1 lakh, he said supporting Valentine’s Day celebration.