Needless to say, jokes and criticism poured in from all corners. Some were crass enough to make negative comments her caste (Dabi is the first Dalit woman to secure first rank in the exam), while others expressed shock over her marrying a Kashmiri Muslim, revealing the deep seated hypocrisy in our cultural ethos.

Talking to The Times of India, Dabi said the two haven’t decided on a wedding date yet, but will announce their engagement “very soon”.