My Kolkata spoke to Kolkatans across age groups and professions to understand whether they would date someone whose political beliefs clash with their own. “I think it depends on why they have the views that they have,” said 23-year-old student Sagar Chatterjee. “Your political views are simply an extension of your values, ideals and ethics. “As we grow older, I have realised that it's almost impossible to date someone with opposing political views. Political views do play a role, but what matters most is the vibe and whether you can understand each other.”At the other end of the spectrum, septuagenarian Ranajoy Bose chooses avoidance.

Source: The Telegraph February 13, 2026 07:05 UTC