Congress leader Pallavi speaks out after marrying BJP leader Joshi:Says, ‘Second marriage is not a crime’; rituals performed in presence of both families

Madhya Pradesh former minister and son of former Chief Minister Kailash Joshi, Deepak Joshi has once again made headlines with his recent marriage. This follows previous claims by two other women asserting themselves as Deepak Joshi’s wife.
This follows previous claims by two other women asserting themselves as Deepak Joshi’s wife. On December 4, 2025, Deepak Joshi married Pallavi Raj Saxena, former state secretary of the Women’s Congress, at the Arya Samaj Temple in Nehrunagar, Bhopal. Photos of the ceremony surfaced on social media on December 20, 2025. Following this, Deepak Joshi planned to speak to the press in Bhopal on December 22 about the truth of his marriage. Meanwhile, Dainik Bhaskar conducted an exclusive interview with Pallavi Raj Saxena. Dainik Bhaskar conducted an exclusive interview with Pallavi Raj Saxena. Here are the excerpts: Q: When did you marry Deepak Joshi? Pallavi: I married Deepak Ji on December 4, 2025. Q: Where did the wedding take place? Pallavi: Our wedding was held at Nehrunagar Arya Samaj Temple, Bhopal. Q: Who was present during the ceremony? Was it private? Pallavi: The marriage followed Hindu rituals with both families present. My father performed Kanyadaan, my brothers conducted the pheras, my younger sister-in-law gave me bangles, and Deepak’s sister arranged the Gthbandhan. His family, including his sister, brother-in-law, nephews, and nieces, were all present. Q: There are claims about Deepak being married to two other women. Were you aware? Pallavi: I was not aware beforehand. One woman claims to have been married to him since 2016, but his wife Vijaya passed away in 2021. The other woman claims a marriage date of January 21, 2025, but I have been with Deepak Ji for the last 11 months continuously, living together, traveling, and spending time together. Q: Is this your first marriage? Pallavi: No, I have been divorced for 17 years and have an 18-year-old son studying in Vadodara, Gujarat. I knew about Deepak Ji’s extended family, including his son-in-law and daughter-in-law. Q: When and how did you first meet Deepak? Pallavi: We met at a public event. Later, through an uncle, our families arranged discussions. We liked each other and wanted to spend our lives together as both of us were single and desired companionship in later life. I am 45, and he is 63. Q: Why was the wedding ceremony private? Pallavi: This is our second marriage, and we wanted to avoid public ridicule, especially on social media. Our children are settled, and we wanted to start a life together under our families’ supervision. Q: Why did you say that you did not know Deepak? Pallavi: On the day of the wedding, my father suffered a paralytic attack and had to be admitted to Apollo Hospital. My mother’s health also worsened. I was distressed because while the wedding took place, my father was critically ill. Q: What about the controversies surrounding your marriage? Pallavi: Some women have come forward claiming to be associated with Deepak Ji, but I do not know their motives. Deepak Ji will respond to these claims. Q: Did you have any plans for a wedding reception? Pallavi: We wanted to make the relationship public, but due to my father’s illness, the reception could not take place. One woman has claimed to be the legal wife, but I have learned that multiple allegations are against her. I request a fair investigation and that our relationship be acknowledged, as our marriage is legitimate and transparent.